Limehurst Academy

About Limehurst Academy

Limehurst Academy is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 651 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 (2025/26). 39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 54.1% 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

651 / 600 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH

Phone

01509263444

Headteacher

Jonathan Mellor

Website

http://www.limehurst.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Limehurst Academy?

Limehurst Academy is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Limehurst Academy have?

Limehurst Academy has 651 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Limehurst Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Limehurst Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.

Is Limehurst Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Limehurst Academy is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Limehurst Academy?

Limehurst Academy is located at Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH.