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Bosworth Academy

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Academy converter; sixth form; mixed; ages 11 to 19; 1,565 pupils; Leicestershire, LE9 9JL; URN 137969

Bosworth Academy’s latest inspection, on 14 November 2023, gave an overall grade of Good on the old four-point scale. Of the eight state secondary schools nearest to it, one has key judgements without an overall grade, four have an overall grade on the old scale and three have an ungraded inspection. The oldest verdict, at The Herewoode Academy, dates from 28 June 2023; the latest, at Heath Lane Academy, from 26 February 2025.

Each mark is one of the schools below, at the date of its latest inspection: report card key judgements only overall grade, old scale ungraded inspection. Behind them, the ruler Ofsted used on that date: pale, an overall grade on the old four-point scale (until 31 August 2024); mid blue, key judgements without an overall grade (from 1 September 2024); deep blue, report cards (from 10 November 2025).

Bosworth Academy and the eight state secondary schools nearest to it

From Bosworth Academy’s position in the register of schools, in a straight line, among the open state schools in England that teach pupils of secondary age or students aged 16 and over (special schools and further education colleges are not included). Each mark sits at the exact date of the school’s latest inspection in Ofsted’s data as at 30 September 2026.

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    Bosworth Academy

    LE9 9JL, Leicestershire; sixth form

    Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 14 November 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 46.7 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 47.7% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B-, 36.09 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    • Sixth form provision: good
    Ofsted report for Bosworth Academy
  2. 3.1 mi4,979 m NE

    Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

    LE6 0FP, Leicestershire; sixth form

    Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 15 October 2024

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 48.9 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 49.8% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C+, 33.71 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    • Sixth form provision: good
    Ofsted report for Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
  3. 3.8 mi6,061 m N

    South Charnwood High School

    LE67 9TB, Leicestershire

    Standards maintained ungraded inspection, 4 December 2024

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 49.5 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 49.7% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%)

    Ofsted report for South Charnwood High School
  4. 4.0 mi6,446 m SW

    Heath Lane Academy

    LE9 7PD, Leicestershire; sixth form

    Standards maintained ungraded inspection, 26 February 2025

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 41.2 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 38.5% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: not in the DfE’s file under this school’s number (URN)

    Ofsted report for Heath Lane Academy
  5. 4.2 mi6,837 m E

    The Winstanley School

    LE3 3BD, Leicestershire

    Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 12 September 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 34.9 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 23.0% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    Ofsted report for The Winstanley School
  6. 4.4 mi7,111 m SE

    Brockington College

    LE19 4AQ, Leicestershire

    Requires improvement overall grade on the old four-point scale, 23 April 2024

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 47.5 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 45.3% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: requires improvement
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    Ofsted report for Brockington College
  7. 4.6 mi7,471 m E

    The Herewoode Academy

    LE3 6DN, Leicester

    School remains Good ungraded inspection, 28 June 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 38.0 (Leicester 45.6, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 31.7% (Leicester 44.6%, England 46.3%)

    Ofsted report for The Herewoode Academy
  8. 5.0 mi7,988 m W

    The Market Bosworth School

    CV13 0JT, Leicestershire

    Outstanding overall grade on the old four-point scale, 4 June 2024

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 61.0 (Leicestershire 45.9, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 74.2% (Leicestershire 45.7%, England 46.3%)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: outstanding
    • Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
    • Personal development: outstanding
    • Leadership and management: outstanding
    Ofsted report for The Market Bosworth School
  9. 5.3 mi8,517 m E

    Fullhurst Community College

    LE3 1AH, Leicester

    Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 26 September 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 39.0 (Leicester 45.6, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 34.7% (Leicester 44.6%, England 46.3%)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    Ofsted report for Fullhurst Community College

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The latest inspection, in detail

Graded inspection of 14 November 2023: overall effectiveness Good
Key judgementPosition on the four-point scaleGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth form provisionGood

Ungraded inspection of 15 June 2022, before this graded inspection: School remains Outstanding, with concerns.

These grades come from the inspection system used before 10 November 2025; Ofsted says they cannot be compared with the new report cards. How to read these grades.

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

Exam results

GCSE and other key stage 4 results, 2025/26 (provisional): 243 pupils at the end of key stage 4
MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Average Attainment 8 score46.745.946.2
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs47.7%45.7%46.3%
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs71.6%64.8%64.8%

England and Leicestershire: all state-funded schools. Provisional figures can be revised by the Department for Education. The 2025/26 data gives no Progress 8 scores.

A level results, 2024/25: 162 students
MeasureThis schoolEngland
Average grade per A level entryB-B-
A level average point score per entry36.0935.00
Students achieving AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects23.6%17.5%

England: all state-funded schools and colleges.

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In the register of schools

Bosworth Academy is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Leicestershire, for pupils aged 11 to 19, with a sixth form. The register counts 1,565 pupils for a capacity of 1,627. Trust: LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Address: Leicester Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JL. Website: www.bosworthacademy.org.uk.

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Last updated 2 November 2026.