The City of Leicester College
URN: 148878 • Leicester LE5 6LN
Overview
- Name
- The City of Leicester College
- URN
- 148878
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ken Vernon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162413984
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Downing Drive, Leicester LE5 6LN
Summary
The City of Leicester College is a mixed secondary academy located in Leicester, serving approximately 1,569 students with a capacity of 1,614. The college prides itself on its commitment to high academic standards and pastoral care, encapsulated in its motto, "Ambition for All." This ethos encourages students to excel in various aspects of their lives, supported by the college's four Character Pillars: Intellectual, Moral, Community, and Performance.
The curriculum at City of Leicester College is designed to be inclusive and diverse, reflecting the multicultural nature of the student body. Subjects are taught with an emphasis on real-world relevance, allowing students to engage with global issues and moral discussions. The college also offers a range of extra-curricular activities to enhance personal development and community involvement.
Support services are robust, including provisions for students with special educational needs and mental health support. The college fosters strong communication between staff, students, and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and well-being.
The curriculum at City of Leicester College is designed to be inclusive and diverse, reflecting the multicultural nature of the student body. Subjects are taught with an emphasis on real-world relevance, allowing students to engage with global issues and moral discussions. The college also offers a range of extra-curricular activities to enhance personal development and community involvement.
Support services are robust, including provisions for students with special educational needs and mental health support. The college fosters strong communication between staff, students, and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and well-being.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Dyslexia Support (sen)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates 2024/25 (other)
- Term Dates 2025/26 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies/GDPR (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Privacy Policy (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 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1614
- Pupils
- 1569
- Boys
- 794
- Girls
- 775
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- 2023-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1569 | 794 | 775 | 1614 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1635 | 845 | 790 | 1614 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1614 |
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