Orchard Mead Academy

URN: 144629 • Leicester LE5 1RT

Overview

Name
Orchard Mead Academy
URN
144629
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Subrina Johal (since 2025)
Telephone
01162413371
Website
Visit
Address
Keyham Lane West, Leicester LE5 1RT

Summary

Orchard Mead Academy is a mixed secondary school located in the North Eastern outskirts of Leicester, serving a diverse community. As part of The Mead Educational Trust, the academy emphasizes a mission to inspire students to grow and succeed through its core values of working hard, being kind, and being responsible. The school aims to foster resilience and respect among its pupils, encouraging them to make a positive impact on themselves and their surroundings.

The curriculum at Orchard Mead Academy is designed to provide a broad and enriching educational experience. A significant number of students pursue the English Baccalaureate subjects at GCSE level, reflecting the school's commitment to academic excellence. In addition to traditional subjects, the academy places a strong emphasis on sports, music, and the arts, ensuring that students develop into well-rounded individuals.

With a current enrollment of 1,045 students and a capacity of 1,200, Orchard Mead Academy is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where families are encouraged to engage in their children's education. The school actively seeks to build meaningful partnerships with parents to enhance student outcomes and community involvement.

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
1200
Pupils
1045
Boys
528
Girls
517
FSM %
37.80
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1045 528 517 1200 37.80
2024-09-11 1086 551 535 1200 37.20
2023-09-11 1154 619 535 1200 31.10
2022-09-11 1154 619 535 1200 31.10
2021-09-11 1158 628 530 1200 29.80
2020-09-11 1165 629 536 1200 24.40

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