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

School Atlas judged Rushey Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rushey Mead Academy?

Rushey Mead Academy has 1,804 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rushey Mead Academy take?

Rushey Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Rushey Mead Academy located?

Rushey Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 7AN, Leicester.

How do I apply to Rushey Mead Academy?

Rushey 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 close do you need to live to get into Rushey Mead Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rushey Mead Academy was 1.139 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Rushey Mead Academy?

When Rushey Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — 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 years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 324 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rushey Mead Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Rushey Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Rushey Mead Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Rushey 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.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — 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 years 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 years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In-catchment Pupil Premium — 122 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, reducing the number of places available. Criterion 5 wording includes an apparent numeral '122' before 'children' as printed in the source document.

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.

Rushey Mead Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Rushey Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Rushey Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rushey Mead Academy?: Rushey Mead Academy has 1,804 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rushey Mead Academy take?: Rushey Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Rushey Mead Academy located?: Rushey Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 7AN, Leicester.
How do I apply to Rushey Mead Academy?: Rushey 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 close do you need to live to get into Rushey Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rushey Mead Academy was 1.139 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Rushey Mead Academy?: When Rushey Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — 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 years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 324 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rushey Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Rushey Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Rushey Mead Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Rushey 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.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — 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 years 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 years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In-catchment Pupil Premium — 122 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.

Rushey Mead Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Rushey Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Rushey Mead Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rushey Mead Academy?: Rushey Mead Academy has 1,804 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rushey Mead Academy take?: Rushey Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Rushey Mead Academy located?: Rushey Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 7AN, Leicester.
How do I apply to Rushey Mead Academy?: Rushey 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 close do you need to live to get into Rushey Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rushey Mead Academy was 1.139 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Rushey Mead Academy?: When Rushey Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — 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 years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 324 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rushey Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Rushey Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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