The City of Leicester College is a secondary academy in Leicester, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The City of Leicester College has a Progress 8 score of +0.29 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.7, 69% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has 1,569 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.6%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.0%.
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The City of Leicester College has a Progress 8 score of +0.29, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
69% of students at The City of Leicester College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The City of Leicester College achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The City of Leicester College has an overall absence rate of 8.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The City of Leicester College is 10.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The City of Leicester College has 1,569 pupils on roll.
27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The City of Leicester College was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The City of Leicester College is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The City of Leicester College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
57/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
25/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.