Is Tudor Grange Samworth Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 27 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 17th of 21 secondary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tudor Grange Samworth Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (England: 46.2). 28.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Tudor Grange Samworth Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy 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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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy

Officially Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA

Local ranking17th of 21 secondary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

All-through

Phase

1046

Capacity

2-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 27 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 113

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 76.0%
Continued in education: 71.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1009
Boys: 510 (52%)
Girls: 469 (48%)
Capacity: 1046 (94% full)
SEND: 24.3%
FSM Eligible: 43.9%
EAL: 27.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 20.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 57.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,000/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 45.9%
Black African: 17.5%
White Other: 8.8%
Asian Indian: 7.2%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Black Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Other: 2.2%

45.9%

White British

17.5%

Black African

8.8%

White Other

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GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01162780232

office@samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144479
UKPRN: 10063159
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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