How many pupils does Humphrey Perkins School have?

Humphrey Perkins School has 844 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Humphrey Perkins School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Humphrey Perkins School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.

Is Humphrey Perkins School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Humphrey Perkins School is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Humphrey Perkins School?

Humphrey Perkins School is located at Cotes Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU.

Humphrey Perkins School

Cotes Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU

Not rated

Inspected 8 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

45.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

844

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Humphrey Perkins School

Humphrey Perkins School is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 844 pupils on roll. It is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (2025/26). 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% 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: 844 / 1,106 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

18.1%

Free school meals

1.7%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

19.2%

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)

45.5

Attainment 8

159 pupils

40.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.2%

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.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

21.0%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

20.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

9.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24

£48,584

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↓ −£448 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 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.

£6,269

Spend per pupil

£7,266

Income per pupil

57%

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: Cotes Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU
Phone: 01509412385
Headteacher: John Pye
Website: www.humphreyperkins.org.uk

Academy Trust

LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Humphrey Perkins School?: Humphrey Perkins School is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Humphrey Perkins School have?: Humphrey Perkins School has 844 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Humphrey Perkins School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Humphrey Perkins School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.
Is Humphrey Perkins School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Humphrey Perkins School is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Humphrey Perkins School?: Humphrey Perkins School is located at Cotes Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU.

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