Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
URN: 138529 • Leicester LE8 5PR
Overview
- Name
- Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
- URN
- 138529
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 39.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Aitcheson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Winchester Road, Leicester LE8 5PR
Summary
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, with a current enrolment of 1,404 students and a capacity of 1,795. The school aims to foster independence, resilience, and capability in its students, preparing them for future life and work. The ethos is built around respect, resilience, and achievement, ensuring that high standards and expectations are maintained throughout the educational journey.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe Academy is designed to support individual growth, with a focus on both academic and personal development. Students have access to a range of facilities and opportunities that cater to their ambitions, including a dedicated sixth form that prepares them for higher education and vocational pathways. The school closely monitors student progress and rewards achievements to encourage a culture of excellence.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with initiatives like the Embedding Formative Assessment programme aimed at enhancing teaching and learning. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through platforms like ParentPay and the Arbor Parent App, which facilitate communication and provide insights into student progress.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe Academy is designed to support individual growth, with a focus on both academic and personal development. Students have access to a range of facilities and opportunities that cater to their ambitions, including a dedicated sixth form that prepares them for higher education and vocational pathways. The school closely monitors student progress and rewards achievements to encourage a culture of excellence.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with initiatives like the Embedding Formative Assessment programme aimed at enhancing teaching and learning. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through platforms like ParentPay and the Arbor Parent App, which facilitate communication and provide insights into student progress.
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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
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1795
- Pupils
- 1404
- Boys
- 707
- Girls
- 697
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- 2020-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1404 | 707 | 697 | 1795 | 11.90 |
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