Babington Academy
URN: 143247 • Leicester LE4 0SZ
Overview
- Name
- Babington Academy
- URN
- 143247
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Laywood (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162221616
- Website
- Visit Babington Academy website
- Address
-
Strasbourg Drive, Leicester LE4 0SZ
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Summary
Babington Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, with a current enrolment of 1,346 students and a capacity of 1,380. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that students are at the heart of every decision made. The core values of Respect, Ambition, and Resilience underpin the academy's vision, promoting a culture where all students can thrive academically and personally.
The academy places a strong emphasis on removing barriers to learning, aiming to help every student reach their full potential. A dedicated team of staff works to instill lifelong Learning Habits in students, encouraging them to engage actively in both academic and extracurricular activities. High expectations regarding uniform and behaviour are maintained to promote a positive learning environment.
Babington Academy actively collaborates with families to support students' educational journeys. The school offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including open morning events, allowing parents to experience the school community firsthand. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (46.5%), Babington Academy is focused on providing equitable access to education for all.
The academy places a strong emphasis on removing barriers to learning, aiming to help every student reach their full potential. A dedicated team of staff works to instill lifelong Learning Habits in students, encouraging them to engage actively in both academic and extracurricular activities. High expectations regarding uniform and behaviour are maintained to promote a positive learning environment.
Babington Academy actively collaborates with families to support students' educational journeys. The school offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including open morning events, allowing parents to experience the school community firsthand. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (46.5%), Babington Academy is focused on providing equitable access to education for all.
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- SEND (sen)
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- SEND at Babington Academy (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Report Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
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
- Leicester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1380
- Pupils
- 1346
- Boys
- 683
- Girls
- 663
- FSM %
- 46.50
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1346 | 683 | 663 | 1380 | 46.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1348 | 706 | 642 | 1380 | 44.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1344 | 695 | 649 | 1050 | 40.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1344 | 695 | 649 | 1050 | 40.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1321 | 676 | 645 | 1050 | 36.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1273 | 648 | 625 | 1050 | 31.70 |
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