Countesthorpe Academy

About Countesthorpe Academy

Countesthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Blaby, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,190 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,190 / 1,795 (66%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

29 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Winchester Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR

Phone

01162771555

Head Teacher

Gareth Williams

Website

www.clcc.college

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Countesthorpe Academy?

Countesthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Blaby, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Countesthorpe Academy have?

Countesthorpe Academy has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Countesthorpe Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Countesthorpe Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.

Is Countesthorpe Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Countesthorpe Academy is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Countesthorpe Academy?

Countesthorpe Academy is located at Winchester Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR.