The Martin High School Anstey

About The Martin High School Anstey

The Martin High School Anstey is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 843 pupils on roll. It is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 (2025/26). 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

843 / 900 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 April 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

Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB

Phone

01162363291

Headteacher

Laura Sanchez

Website

www.martinhigh.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Martin High School Anstey?

The Martin High School Anstey is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Martin High School Anstey have?

The Martin High School Anstey has 843 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Martin High School Anstey's Ofsted rating?

The Martin High School Anstey was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does The Martin High School Anstey perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Martin High School Anstey achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Martin High School Anstey part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Martin High School Anstey is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Martin High School Anstey?

The Martin High School Anstey is located at Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB.