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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- Academy Council (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Academy Events (calendar)
- Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- New Admissions 2024-2025 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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