Best 3 Secondary schools in Charnwood – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Martin High School Anstey (Secondary) in Leicester; Charnwood College (Secondary) in Loughborough; Woodbrook Vale School (Secondary) in Loughborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Martin High School Anstey, Charnwood College and Woodbrook Vale School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Leicester, Leicestershire and Loughborough, Leicestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Martin High School Anstey), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Martin High School Anstey (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,300, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST and The David Ross Education Trust.

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Attribute	The Martin High School Anstey LE7 7EB	Charnwood College LE11 4SQ	Woodbrook Vale School LE11 2ST
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Leicester Leicestershire LE7 7EB	Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 4SQ	Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2ST
Latest Ofsted	2 22 May 2024	2 11 Oct 2022	2 28 Mar 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1442	830
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST	The David Ross Education Trust	Leicestershire (855)
Website	www.martinhigh.org.uk	www.charnwoodcollege.org	www.wbvs.co.uk
Telephone	01162363291	01509554400	01509557560
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Martin High School Anstey

LE7 7EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7EB
Ofsted: 2 22 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.martinhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01162363291

Charnwood College

LE11 4SQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4SQ
Ofsted: 2 11 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The David Ross Education Trust
Website: www.charnwoodcollege.org
Telephone: 01509554400

Woodbrook Vale School

LE11 2ST

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2ST
Ofsted: 2 28 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leicestershire (855)
Website: www.wbvs.co.uk
Telephone: 01509557560

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.