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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- SFA (download)
- Assessment and Reports Information (download)
- Parent Handbook (download)
- Consultation on Admissions Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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