How many pupils does Charnwood College have?

Charnwood College has 651 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Charnwood College's Ofsted rating?

Charnwood College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Charnwood College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Charnwood College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.6 in 2025/26.

Is Charnwood College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Charnwood College is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Charnwood College?

Charnwood College is located at Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ.

Charnwood College

Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ

Good

Inspected 13 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

48.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

651

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Charnwood College

Charnwood College is an academy sponsor led in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 651 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.6 (2025/26). 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 651 / 1,442 (45%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.9%

Free school meals

13%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

19.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.6

Attainment 8

108 pupils

50%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

27 students

11.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

64%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

21.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

32.22

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

20.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

11.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24

£43,608

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,547 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,583

Spend per pupil

£8,151

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Phone: 01509554400
Principal: Tracey Rowe
Website: http://www.charnwoodcollege.org/

Academy Trust

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Charnwood College?: Charnwood College is an academy sponsor led in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Charnwood College have?: Charnwood College has 651 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Charnwood College's Ofsted rating?: Charnwood College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does Charnwood College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Charnwood College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.6 in 2025/26.
Is Charnwood College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Charnwood College is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Charnwood College?: Charnwood College is located at Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ.

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