Rushey Mead Academy

URN: 141916 • Leicester LE4 7AN

Overview

Name
Rushey Mead Academy
URN
141916
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Victoria Barwell (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01162663730
Website
Visit
Address
Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7AN

Summary

Rushey Mead Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, serving a diverse community with a current enrolment of 1,779 students. The academy has maintained an "Outstanding" rating since 2007, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student outcomes. The school aims to create a vibrant community of learners focused on academic excellence and personal development.

The curriculum at Rushey Mead Academy is designed to provide a broad and enriching educational experience. All students study a foreign language to GCSE level, and many pursue the English Baccalaureate subjects. The academy emphasizes the importance of developing well-rounded individuals through its extracurricular offerings, encouraging students to engage in various activities that foster leadership, creativity, and community involvement.

The academy's ethos is encapsulated in its values of kindness, hard work, and holistic development. Staff and families work collaboratively to support students in achieving their best, ensuring a nurturing environment where each child is challenged and cherished. This strong community focus underpins the academy's mission to help students thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Leicester
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1620
Pupils
1779
Boys
922
Girls
857
FSM %
22.10
Open date
2015-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1779 922 857 1620 22.10
2024-09-11 1744 894 850 1620 20.40
2023-09-11 1731 896 835 1620 16.30
2022-09-11 1731 896 835 1620 16.30
2021-09-11 1755 903 852 1500 14.50
2020-09-11 1789 936 853 1500 13.10

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