What did School Atlas judge Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orchard Mead Academy?

Orchard Mead Academy has 1,007 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orchard Mead Academy take?

Orchard Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Orchard Mead Academy located?

Orchard Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE5 1RT, Leicester.

How do I apply to Orchard Mead Academy?

Orchard Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Orchard Mead Academy?

When Orchard Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Mead Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Orchard Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Orchard Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
4Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In-catchment Pupil Premium — 79 children whose home address is in the catchment area of the School and are eligible for the Pupil Premium (see note 4)
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 5).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 6).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Places will be allocated to pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an EHC Plan which names the school before any other allocations are made; this reduces the number of places available under the numbered criteria. Criterion 5 (Pupil Premium) is only applied for Year 7 admissions up to National Offer Day, per Note 4.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Orchard Mead Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orchard Mead Academy?: Orchard Mead Academy has 1,007 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orchard Mead Academy take?: Orchard Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Orchard Mead Academy located?: Orchard Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE5 1RT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Orchard Mead Academy?: Orchard Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Orchard Mead Academy?: When Orchard Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Orchard Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Orchard Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
4Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In-catchment Pupil Premium — 79 children whose home address is in the catchment area of the School and are eligible for the Pupil Premium (see note 4)
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 5).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 6).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Orchard Mead Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Orchard Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orchard Mead Academy?: Orchard Mead Academy has 1,007 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orchard Mead Academy take?: Orchard Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Orchard Mead Academy located?: Orchard Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE5 1RT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Orchard Mead Academy?: Orchard Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Orchard Mead Academy?: When Orchard Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Year 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Orchard Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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