Castle Mead Academy
URN: 147068 • Leicester LE3 5QT
Overview
- Name
- Castle Mead Academy
- URN
- 147068
- Type
- Free schools
- 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
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chloe French (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01162143150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Richard III Road, Leicester LE3 5QT
Summary
Castle Mead Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Leicester, serving approximately 1,240 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. The academy is part of The Mead Educational Trust and is committed to fostering a community of excellence, focusing on high academic achievement and the holistic development of its scholars. The school emphasizes the importance of character building alongside academic success, encouraging pupils to embody values such as kindness, hard work, and resilience.
The curriculum at Castle Mead is designed to be ambitious and academically rigorous, equipping students with essential knowledge and skills for future learning and employment. The school employs a research-informed pedagogical approach, ensuring that lessons are engaging and challenging. In addition to academic pursuits, Castle Mead offers a range of enrichment opportunities through its Castle Character Time programme, promoting personal growth and character development.
With a strong commitment to pastoral care, Castle Mead Academy prioritises the well-being of its students, creating a supportive environment where every child is believed to be capable of excellence. The school aims to prepare its scholars not only for academic success but also for becoming well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Castle Mead is designed to be ambitious and academically rigorous, equipping students with essential knowledge and skills for future learning and employment. The school employs a research-informed pedagogical approach, ensuring that lessons are engaging and challenging. In addition to academic pursuits, Castle Mead offers a range of enrichment opportunities through its Castle Character Time programme, promoting personal growth and character development.
With a strong commitment to pastoral care, Castle Mead Academy prioritises the well-being of its students, creating a supportive environment where every child is believed to be capable of excellence. The school aims to prepare its scholars not only for academic success but also for becoming well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to their community.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SFA (download)
- https://www.castle-tmet.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MCAS-Outage-Parent-Update-September-2025.pdf (download)
- Castle Mead Academy Exam Policies (other)
- JCQ Exam Policies & Regulations (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (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
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1240
- Boys
- 648
- Girls
- 592
- FSM %
- 44.50
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1240 | 648 | 592 | 1200 | 44.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1227 | 660 | 567 | 1200 | 38.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 716 | 398 | 318 | 1200 | 30.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 716 | 398 | 318 | 1200 | 30.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 481 | 289 | 192 | 1200 | 27.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 144 | 93 | 1200 | 25.30 |
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