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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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