Groby Community College
URN: 138627 • Leicester LE6 0GE
Overview
- Name
- Groby Community College
- URN
- 138627
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Coles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ratby Road, Leicester LE6 0GE
Summary
Groby Community College, now part of the Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, Leicestershire. With a current enrolment of 811 students and a capacity of 911, the college aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational environment. The school operates under the governance of the Transforming Lives Educational Trust (TMET), which emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning.
The curriculum at Groby Community College is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, promoting academic achievement alongside personal development. The college places a strong emphasis on creating a positive learning atmosphere, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential life skills.
As part of the Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, the college benefits from a community-oriented approach, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families. The school regularly hosts events, such as open evenings, to engage with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in the educational journey of the students.
The curriculum at Groby Community College is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, promoting academic achievement alongside personal development. The college places a strong emphasis on creating a positive learning atmosphere, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential life skills.
As part of the Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, the college benefits from a community-oriented approach, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families. The school regularly hosts events, such as open evenings, to engage with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in the educational journey of the students.
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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 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 911
- Pupils
- 811
- Boys
- 361
- Girls
- 450
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 811 | 361 | 450 | 911 | 5.30 |
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