East Leake Academy

What East Leake Academy does

East Leake Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located in East Leake, Leicestershire, England, serving students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13). It operates as part of Diverse Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust spanning Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, and is not independently owned. The academy delivers the standard English national curriculum through Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), followed by a sixth form offering 28 A Level and Level 3 course options. It reported 2025 outcomes including an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, 57.8% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, 93% staying in education or employment after Key Stage 4, and a 94.2% sixth form retention rate. The academy enrols approximately 48 Year 13 students and 35 of its 2025 leavers progressed to university.

The core educational product is supplemented by a structured enrichment ecosystem, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, German exchange programme, Young Enterprise, the 16 by 16 and 6 for Sixth Form entitlement programmes, and a 10,000-book Learning Resource Centre. Pastoral and safeguarding infrastructure is extensive, with a Designated Safeguarding Lead, multiple Deputy DSLs, SENDCo, Mental Health Leads, and per-year pastoral leads. The business model is state-funded with no tuition fees; ancillary revenue comes from optional uniform sales, optional PE kit, enrichment activities, and government-funded bursaries (vulnerable bursaries up to £1,200/year). The academy is governed by Diverse Academies Trust's board of trustees and operates under its strategic direction.

The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms: Microsoft Teams for remote learning, Weduc (Reach More Parents) for parent communication, iPayimpact for biometric cashless catering, Scopay for trip payments, Unifrog for careers guidance, and Accelerated Reading for literacy monitoring. Facility assets include science labs, design and technology rooms, art rooms, IT suites, two indoor sports halls, an adjoining community leisure centre with pool, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. The academy is governed through Nottinghamshire County Council admissions for Year 7 entry and manages sixth form applications directly.

Name

East Leake Academy

Legal name

East Leake Academy

Website

https://eastleake-ac.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Leake Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Leicestershire, England, serving students aged 11-18 under the Diverse Academies Trust. It offers GCSE and A Level programmes with 28 post-16 course options and extensive pastoral and enrichment programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

East Leake

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Leake Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form providing full-time education for students aged 11-18. It delivers a broad curriculum across Years 7-11 leading to GCSE qualifications and a post-16 Sixth Form programme with 28 A level and Level 3 course options, supported by extra-curricular activities, pastoral care, careers guidance, and personal development programmes.

Product overview

East Leake Academy operates as a secondary school offering a unified educational programme across two distinct phases: a comprehensive secondary education programme for Years 7-11 leading to GCSE qualifications, and a Sixth Form (post-16) programme offering A Level and Level 3 qualifications. The core educational offering is supplemented by an extensive enrichment ecosystem including the Extra-Curricular Activities Programme, Personal Development Curriculum, RSHE, CEIAG careers programme, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, and the 16 by 16 and 6 for Sixth Form entitlement programmes. Additional services include the Learning Resource Centre, 16-19 Bursary Fund, and uniform provision through approved suppliers. The school integrates various digital platforms including Weduc for parent communication, iPayimpact and Scopay for payments, Unifrog for career guidance, and Microsoft Teams for remote learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme (Years 7-11)
• Sixth Form (Post-16 Education)
• Extra-Curricular Activities Programme
• Personal Development Curriculum
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
• 16-19 Bursary Fund Financial support scheme providing vulnerable bursaries of up to £1,200 annually and discretionary bursaries for transport, meals, books, equipment and other participation costs for eligible sixth form students facing financial barriers.
• Uniform and PE Kit Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• 57.8% of students achieve grade 5 or above in English and maths
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diverse Academies TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Leake Academy is part of Diverse Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The trust operates primary, secondary and special academies sharing a common vision to inspire, raise aspirations and create brighter tomorrows. The trust provides shared best practice, professional development through the Diverse Association for Professional Learning, and governance support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Academies Enterprise Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating a large network of secondary schools with similar pupil demographics, funding model, and curriculum + enrichment structure.
• United Learning: Large UK charitable trust operating a portfolio of state-funded secondary academies and independent schools, sharing the same multi-academy trust operating model and curriculum breadth considerations.
• Harris Federation: Major UK multi-academy trust running a large portfolio of secondary schools with comparable GCSE and sixth form offerings, providing a benchmark for outcomes-driven trust governance.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: National multi-academy trust running secondary schools across England, comparable in operating model (state-funded secondary academies with sixth form and enrichment programmes) and student demographic.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating a network of secondary academies - a scaled incumbent offering comparable per-pupil funding models, shared services, and the same catchment-driven admissions dynamic as East Leake.

Direct peers

• Tuxford Academy: Sister academy within Diverse Academies Trust offering secondary and sixth form provision in Nottinghamshire, sharing the same trust-level back office, policies, and enrichment programmes.
• National Church of England Academy: Sister academy within Diverse Academies Trust, a secondary school in Nottinghamshire operating under the same trust vision and shared services model.
• The Holgate Academy: Sister academy within Diverse Academies Trust offering secondary education in the East Midlands with shared governance, curriculum, and professional development structures - the closest operational peer to East Leake.

Regional players

• West Bridgford School: High-performing secondary school in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire - a regional competitor to East Leake for admissions in the same Nottinghamshire/Loughborough labour market with comparable attainment and similar community demographic.
• Loughborough High School: Selective girls' secondary school in Loughborough - a local academic competitor to East Leake that competes for the same cohort of high-attaining students in the Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-leake-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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