We are introducing a simplified and secure way to report your child’s absence from school.
From Monday 17th November 2025, please call 0116 264 2300 and, when you reach the voicemail, leave the following details:
- Your child’s full name and tutor group
- The reason for their absence, and symptoms if ill.
- The duration of the school they will miss that day (e.g. they will miss Period 1 and 2, or will be in at 10:30am, or will be absent for the whole day)
Important things to note:
- Absences must be reported each day your child is absent.
- Please call before 8:00am on the day of absence.
- Please call from a number we hold on our system for you. The best way to check the contact details we hold for you is by logging into the Arbor app and under the burger menu (3-line menu) look in Profile – please update any out-of-date telephone or mobile numbers.
- This is the ONLY accepted method of reporting absence. Emails, SMS, Arbor messages, or any other form of communication will not be accepted and will be ignored.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain accurate attendance records.
🍴 This Week at Countesthorpe Academy – Delicious Choices Await! 🍴
From Pork Meatballs & Spaghetti to Chicken Tikka with Naan, and sweet treats like Chocolate Muffins and Treacle Sponge, we’ve got something for everyone!
Plus, veggie options, pasta bar, and jacket potatoes every day.
👉 Come hungry, leave happy!
Basketball club is back!
If you’d like to get involved see Mr Williams in PE.
Dates and Times:
- Lunchtime basketball club – to be confirmed in student briefing
- Tue 18th November – training all year groups
- Thu 20th November – training all year groups
- Tues 25th November – Y9 v Lutterworth High @ Countesthorpe Academy (confirmed 3:30pm tip)
- Thurs 27th November – Y8 v Robert Smyth @ Countesthorpe Academy (confirmed 3:30pm tip)
- Tues 2nd December – Y8 v Welland Park @ Countesthorpe Academy (confirmed 3:30pm tip)
- Thursday 4th December – Y9 v Lutterworth College @ Countesthorpe Academy (confirmed 3:30pm tip)
- Tues 9th December – Y7 Central venue league @ Welland Park return to school 17:30
- Weds 10th December – Y8 and 9 v Brockington @ Brockington return to school 17:00
The Academy will close at 2pm on the following dates for MAT wide training for staff:
- 13th November 2025
- 2nd December 2025
- 12th February 2026
- 10th March 2026
- 21st April 2026
- 25th June 2026
School Buses will depart at 2:10pm.
We will have six lessons as normal, with each lesson being slightly shorter than normal to allow for the early finish, meaning that your child will have the same timetabled lessons for that day.
Read more about early finishes this year at https://links.clcc.college/early25
Today, four of our incredible Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors have been invited to the House of Lords by Baroness Doreen Lawrence. They will address an audience of politicians, charities, business leaders, and representatives from Show Racism the Red Card about the Teaching to Transform Programme and the powerful impact of Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors in schools across Leicestershire.
Alongside the original ambassadors from The Winstanley School and academics from DMU Stephen Lawrence Centre, our very own Year 11 ambassador Joanna will take the stage to share her experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the programme’s success and secure support to roll it out nationally. We couldn’t be prouder of our students for championing equality and inspiring change!
#StephenLawrenceDay #HouseOfLords #TeachingToTransform #ShowRacismTheRedCard #StudentVoice #EqualityMatters
Another week of tasty lunches at Countesthorpe Academy. This week there is Chicken Strips, Sausages, Roast beef, Veggie pie, and cheese burgers on offer, plus our usual selection of sandwiches and pasta. 😋
Today we celebrated with our amazing students who were nominated for brilliant teamwork and for being outstanding role models. Some of them went above and beyond as Sports Ambassadors, supporting primary school pupils and showing what leadership looks like in action.
👏 A huge well done to everyone involved—you make our school proud!
#TeamCA #StudentSuccess #RoleModels #SportsAmbassadors #CelebratingExcellence
🍽️ Tasty Week Ahead at Countesthorpe! 🍽️
From spicy chicken wraps and cheesy veggie bakes to comforting lasagne and fragrant curries — we’ve got something for everyone!
Don’t miss the pasta bar, jacket potatoes, and sweet treats like muffins, flapjacks & brownies. 😋
W/C 27th Oct is looking delicious!
#SchoolMeals #CountesthorpeEats #YumAtCA #LunchtimeFavourites
This week, our incredible Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors led a powerful series of assemblies across the school, helping us all reflect on the importance of Black History Month.
Through thoughtful presentations, they explored:
✨ What Black History Month is
✨ Why it matters to everyone
✨ How we can learn from Black history
Their leadership, passion, and commitment to equality and education truly inspired us all. These students are not only ambassadors in name — they are role models in action. 🙌
Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive and informed community. We are proud of you! 💙
#BlackHistoryMonth #StephenLawrenceAmbassadors #CACommunity #StudentLeadership #InclusionMatters #CountesthorpeAcademy
Today we celebrated some truly outstanding students at Countesthorpe Academy!
From showing exceptional conduct around school, to leading inspiring assemblies for Black History Month, and consistently demonstrating excellence in learning — these young people are shining examples of what it means to be part of our community 💙👏
Their efforts were recognised in the sweetest way possible — with milkshakes, cookies, and quality time with the Headteacher. A moment to reflect, connect, and celebrate success together.
Well done to all those invited — you’ve earned it! 🌟
#CAExcellence #StudentSuccess #LeadershipInAction #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebratingAchievement #MilkshakeWithTheHead