Is Moat Community College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 21 secondary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Moat Community College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Moat Community College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (England: 46.2). 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Moat Community College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Moat Community College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Moat Community College

Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0TU

Local ranking14th of 21 secondary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 8 March 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 41.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 62.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 210

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1093
Boys: 580 (53%)
Girls: 511 (47%)
Capacity: 1050 (104% full)
SEND: 12.2%
FSM Eligible: 37.0%
EAL: 84.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 11.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 71.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,215/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 55.3%
Black African: 12.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 7.4%
Asian Other: 7.4%
Asian Pakistani: 6.7%
Other: 2.8%
White Other: 2.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.8%

55.3%

Asian Indian

12.2%

Black African

7.4%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01162625705

bkilleen@moat.leicester.sch.uk

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Maidstone Road

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120292
UKPRN: 10016490
Establishment No.: 4267

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