The Fusion Academy

About The Fusion Academy

The Fusion Academy is a free school special in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 93 pupils on roll. It is part of OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.3 (2025/26). 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 7–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

93 / 80 (116%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 April 2023

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.

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

Moore Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 8AG

Phone

01455243689

Head Teacher

Kelly Dryden

Website

https://openthinkingpartnership.co.uk/fusion-academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Fusion Academy?

The Fusion Academy is a free school special in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 7–19.

How many pupils does The Fusion Academy have?

The Fusion Academy has 93 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Fusion Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Fusion Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does The Fusion Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Fusion Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Fusion Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Fusion Academy is part of OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The Fusion Academy?

The Fusion Academy is located at Moore Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 8AG.