Countesthorpe Academy
URN: 147902 • Countesthorpe LE8 5PR
Overview
- Name
- Countesthorpe Academy
- URN
- 147902
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01162771555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winchester Road, Countesthorpe LE8 5PR
Summary
Countesthorpe Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,190 students and a capacity of 1,795. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of respect, resilience, and success, aiming to prepare students for life beyond education. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. C. Aitcheson, the academy focuses on building confidence and fostering individual growth throughout a student's educational journey.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe Academy is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to support student development. The school is committed to monitoring progress closely and rewarding achievements, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future opportunities, including higher education and vocational pathways.
Countesthorpe Academy also prioritizes community engagement, providing resources such as the Arbor Parent App for communication and updates on student progress. The school actively supports families with various initiatives, including online payment systems and homework management tools, to enhance the educational experience for both students and parents.
The curriculum at Countesthorpe Academy is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to support student development. The school is committed to monitoring progress closely and rewarding achievements, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future opportunities, including higher education and vocational pathways.
Countesthorpe Academy also prioritizes community engagement, providing resources such as the Arbor Parent App for communication and updates on student progress. The school actively supports families with various initiatives, including online payment systems and homework management tools, to enhance the educational experience for both students and parents.
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- Calendar (calendar)
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- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (74.1)
- South Charnwood High School (73.1)
- The Market Bosworth School (72.4)
- The Beauchamp College (70.2)
- Thomas Estley Community College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1795
- Pupils
- 1190
- Boys
- 602
- Girls
- 588
- FSM %
- 21.70
- Open date
- 2020-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1190 | 602 | 588 | 1795 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1246 | 626 | 620 | 1795 | 20.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1274 | 656 | 618 | 1795 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1274 | 656 | 618 | 1795 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1376 | 710 | 666 | 1795 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1795 |
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