Brook Mead Academy

URN: 148546 • Leicester LE3 5QS

Overview

Name
Brook Mead Academy
URN
148546
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rita Hindocha (since 2025)
Telephone
01164827195
Website
Visit
Address
31 St. Augustine Road, Leicester LE3 5QS

Summary

Brook Mead Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Leicester, serving 852 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. Opened in August 2021, the academy is housed in a state-of-the-art, carbon net zero building, which is the first of its kind in the East Midlands. The school has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2024, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being.

The curriculum at Brook Mead Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive academic experience, including subjects such as foreign languages, history, geography, maths, English, and science. The school also offers a music scholarship programme and an extended school day to enhance extracurricular activities, fostering both academic and personal growth among students.

Brook Mead Academy prides itself on creating a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued, contributing to high attendance rates. The school is part of the TMET Trust, which provides additional resources and expertise, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education and opportunities to excel in various fields.

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
852
Boys
469
Girls
383
FSM %
27.60
Open date
2021-08-31
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 852 469 383 1200 27.60
2024-09-11 605 330 275 1200 28.90
2023-09-11 184 99 85 1500 27.20
2022-09-11 184 99 85 1500 27.20
2021-09-11 1500

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