The Winstanley School

About The Winstanley School

The Winstanley School is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 639 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.9 (2025/26). 40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.6% 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

639 / 640 (100%)

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 September 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.

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

Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD

Phone

01162898688

Head Teacher

David Bennett

Website

https://www.winstanleyschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Winstanley School?

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

How many pupils does The Winstanley School have?

The Winstanley School has 639 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Winstanley School's Ofsted rating?

The Winstanley School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).

How does The Winstanley School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Winstanley School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Winstanley School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Winstanley School is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Winstanley School?

The Winstanley School is located at Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD.