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Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Free schools for ages 11–16 in Leicester. Mixed intake.
Castle Mead Academy is a non-selective secondary free school in Leicester for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in November 2023.
The school says it is guided by the Castle Credo, "Be Kind, Work Hard and Build Your Character", and describes a calm, orderly environment with enrichment through Castle Character Time.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,240 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed
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