Rushey Mead Academy, previously known as Rushey Mead School, is a mixed secondary school located in Leicester, Leicestershire, England for students aged 11 to 16. It is part of The Mead Educational Trust which also includes Orchard Mead Academy. It was named as the best state-funded secondary school in Leicester and Leicestershire in 2018. Academic achievement In its November 2007 Ofsted report, the school was rated "outstanding" for overall effectiveness. In 2009, Ofsted highlighted it as one of 12 outstanding schools serving disadvantaged communities. The Real Schools Guide 2018 named Rushey Mead Academy the best state-funded secondary school in Leicester and Leicestershire. Notable former pupils Jigar Naik — Leicestershire cricketer Tony Sibson — boxer Mark Morrison — R&B singer Chris Pyatt — boxer, former world middleweight champion References External links School homepage In the News BBC Leicester | Your Stories | Pupils visit earthquake hit area ITV News | GCSE results day - 54 A and A* grades for twins / Two sets of twins earn 39 A*-As at a Leicester school Secondary schools in Leicester Academies in Leicester