The City of Leicester College
The City of Leicester College is a secondary located in Leicester, LE5 6LN. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,635 pupils on roll.
The City of Leicester College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Leicester
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1614
Number of Pupils: 1635
Number of Boys: 845
Number of Girls: 790
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 24.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-02-05
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2020-01-23
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Vernon
Phone: 01162413984
Website: http://www.cityleicester.co.uk/
Location: Downing Drive, Evington
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The City of Leicester College
What is the Ofsted rating of The City of Leicester College?
The City of Leicester College has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The City of Leicester College admit?
The City of Leicester College admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is The City of Leicester College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The City of Leicester College is a mixed school.
What type of school is The City of Leicester College?
The City of Leicester College is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The City of Leicester College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The City of Leicester College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The City of Leicester College?
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