Best Secondary Schools in East Midlands
278 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 278 secondary schools in East Midlands, educating 295,451 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.05.
- In East Midlands, 82.4% of secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 24 schools achieving an Outstanding rating.
- Secondary schools in East Midlands have a Progress 8 score of -0.03, an Attainment 8 score of 46.17, and 45.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- East Midlands secondary schools have 26.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 15.4% with English as an additional language, and a persistent absence rate of 24.8%.
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Montsaye Academy
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Brook Mead Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Spalding High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
The Market Bosworth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
The West Bridgford School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Rushey Mead Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Fernwood School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Landau Forte College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Bourne Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Northampton Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The King's School, Grantham
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Catmose College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Ofsted
Good
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Caistor Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Castle Mead Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Secondary · Ages 11–16
King Edward VI Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Spalding Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Brooke Weston Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in East Midlands?
There are 291 secondary schools in East Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in East Midlands?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in East Midlands include Montsaye Academy, The Herewoode Academy, and Brook Mead Academy. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in East Midlands?
East Midlands has 168 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1459 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in East Midlands ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in East Midlands?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in East Midlands is -0.04. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in East Midlands secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in East Midlands is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in East Midlands?
When choosing a secondary school in East Midlands, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 291 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 82% | 90% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.03 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,689 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.