Countesthorpe Community College
URN: 138524 • Leicester LE8 5PR
Overview
- Name
- Countesthorpe Community College
- URN
- 138524
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Brian Myatt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Winchester Road, Leicester LE8 5PR
Summary
Countesthorpe Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, with a capacity of 1,123 students. The school aims to foster independence, resilience, and capability among its students, preparing them for life beyond education. The ethos of the college is encapsulated in its motto: "Show Respect – Develop Resilience – Achieve Success." The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs C. Aitcheson, emphasizes high standards and close monitoring of student progress.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe is designed to support a broad range of academic and personal development. The school offers a REAL LiFE Curriculum, which integrates various subjects and skills to prepare students for future challenges. Additionally, there are opportunities for extracurricular activities, including eSports and various clubs, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Countesthorpe Community College is committed to community engagement and provides various resources for parents, including online payment systems and communication apps. The school also actively participates in initiatives like the Embedding Formative Assessment programme, reinforcing its dedication to continuous improvement and student success.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe is designed to support a broad range of academic and personal development. The school offers a REAL LiFE Curriculum, which integrates various subjects and skills to prepare students for future challenges. Additionally, there are opportunities for extracurricular activities, including eSports and various clubs, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Countesthorpe Community College is committed to community engagement and provides various resources for parents, including online payment systems and communication apps. The school also actively participates in initiatives like the Embedding Formative Assessment programme, reinforcing its dedication to continuous improvement and student success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sir Jonathan North Community College (75.8)
- Soar Valley College (74.7)
- Rushey Mead Academy (74.4)
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (74.1)
- Babington Community College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 14 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1123
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1123 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1123 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1123 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1123 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1123 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1123 |
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