The Winstanley School
URN: 143844 • Leicester LE3 3BD
Overview
- Name
- The Winstanley School
- URN
- 143844
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bennett (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01162898688
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingsway North, Leicester LE3 3BD
Summary
The Winstanley School, located in Braunstone Town, Leicester, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 639 students, exceeding its capacity of 615. As part of the LiFE MAT Academy Trust, the school fosters strong connections with local primary schools, particularly Kingsway Primary. The institution prides itself on being a community hub, where nearly all students can walk or cycle to school.
The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its SHINE values: Supporting others, Hard work, Independence, Never giving up, and Excellence. These principles are integrated into various programs, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and additional academic support. The Winstanley School also features the SHINE Centre, a specialist provision for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Student leadership is encouraged, with opportunities for involvement in various roles such as Prefects and House Leaders. The school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and aspiration, ensuring that every student is supported in achieving their potential.
The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its SHINE values: Supporting others, Hard work, Independence, Never giving up, and Excellence. These principles are integrated into various programs, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and additional academic support. The Winstanley School also features the SHINE Centre, a specialist provision for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Student leadership is encouraged, with opportunities for involvement in various roles such as Prefects and House Leaders. The school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and aspiration, ensuring that every student is supported in achieving their potential.
Useful links
- Governance & Policies (governance)
- Setting Up Your Chromebook (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Medical Needs Policy (download)
- Student Guide to Google Classroom (download)
- Cashless Payments - IPay (download)
- Parent Code of Conduct (download)
- Pupil Premium (download)
- Our Strategic Vision (download)
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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 615
- Pupils
- 639
- Boys
- 316
- Girls
- 323
- FSM %
- 41.60
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 639 | 316 | 323 | 615 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 628 | 325 | 303 | 615 | 39.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 612 | 333 | 279 | 615 | 34.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 612 | 333 | 279 | 615 | 34.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 604 | 341 | 263 | 615 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 608 | 339 | 269 | 615 | 23.70 |
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