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Motto
  
'To Learn, To Achieve'

Type
  
DfE URN
  
120266 Tables

Total enrollment
  
1,312 (2012)

Principal
  
Chris Parkinson

Established
  
1969

Headteacher
  
Chris Parkinson

Phone
  
+44 1455 822841

Local authority
  
Location
  
Leicester LaneLeicesterLeicestershireLE9 9JLEngland

Address
  
Leicester Ln, Desford LE9 9JL, UK

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Bosworth Academy (formerly Bosworth Community College) is an upper school with academy status in Desford, Leicester, England. It was a Sports College under the UK's Specialist School Programme, a status which was attained in 2003. The majority of students transfer to the college after leaving Market Bosworth High School, South Charnwood High School (Markfield), or Winstanley Community College (Braunstone) at the age of 14.

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The current principal is Chris Parkinson.

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History

The school moved to its present site at Desford in 1969 as "The Bosworth School and Community College". Its predecessor was the Dixie Grammar School in nearby Market Bosworth, with a tradition dating back to the 11th century. Timothy Rogers was appointed headmaster of the Dixie in 1964, oversaw the move to Desford, and continued as Bosworth's headmaster (later principal) until his retirement in 1983. In 2010 a new construction block was built.

In 2003, the school became a Specialist Sports College and as a result enabled Market Bosworth High School and Winstanley Community College to follow suit. This was followed in 2011, with the school becoming a Trust School in partnership with Leicester University, Leicester City Football Club, Stephenson College, the Primary Care Trust, Yorkshire Bank and the Local Authority. In April 2012, the school achieved academy Status as an independent entity supporting the local schools.

The school was last inspected by OFSTED in 2014 when it achieved 'Good' with Outstanding features.

Notable former pupils

  • Lee Noble – founder of Noble Automotive
  • Josh Cobb – cricketer for Leicestershire
  • Jake Dennis – racing driver in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and 2010 U-18 World Karting champion
  • Emily Scarratt – Centre-fullback for the England women's national rugby union team
  • References

    Bosworth Academy Wikipedia


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