Welcome to HUMPHREY PERKINS

"Education is about instilling values and creating dreams.”We believe that all of our students can do amazing things with their lives, whatever their background, whatever their abilities and aptitudes, wherever they start from.

Beyond Bullying Gold Award

We are incredibly proud to be the only secondary school in Leicestershire to receive the Beyond Bullying Gold Award from Leicestershire County Council. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive environment and promoting strong anti-bullying values throughout our school community.

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Hire our facilities

As part of Lionheart Venues, we are part of a group of contemporary multi-use facilities available for hire throughout Leicestershire. The Lionheart Academies Trust schools have successfully hosted many memorable occasions, events and activities over the years.

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Equality Objectives

Whatever the nature of the local community, students are growing up in a wider multicultural and multiracial society where they are subject to various attitudes towards minority groups, and also certain images of these groups portrayed by the media.

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“I’ve been really lucky to attend school trips and residentials during my time at Humphrey Perkins. We are encouraged to take part in student leadership opportunities during every year at Humphrey Perkins and I am proud to be a Prefect.”

“I’ve been really lucky to attend school trips and residentials during my time at Humphrey Perkins. We are encouraged to take part in student leadership opportunities during every year at Humphrey Perkins and I am proud to be a Prefect.”

“Being a student at Humphrey Perkins is absolutely amazing. We are a community where everyone looks after one another and we all know where to go when we need support or advice. All the staff are friendly and down to earth and I feel really safe at school.”

“Being a student at Humphrey Perkins is absolutely amazing. We are a community where everyone looks after one another and we all know where to go when we need support or advice. All the staff are friendly and down to earth and I feel really safe at school.”

Values and Ethos

We are a friendly, welcoming and caring school. We believe that people achieve more when they feel happy, secure and valued. Our philosophy is to educate the whole person; we want pupils to enjoy their learning and we have high expectations for their academic, creative and social progress.

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A week of fun and adventure in Austria

May 12, 2025

After an early start, the group drove down by coach to Dover, before catching a ferry to Calais and making their way to the Alpin Centre Hochfügen. Upon arrival, staff and students wasted no time in getting their ski gear fitted, settling into their new surroundings and whizzing down the slopes with speed and gusto, tackling the gradients with resilience and enthusiasm. In the evenings, the students enjoyed some well-deserved downtime. They played games of bowling, explored the picturesque scene…

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Ofsted recognises Humphrey Perkins as ‘Good’ in all areas

May 07, 2025

Retaining the previous ‘Good’ judgement awarded in 2020, the most recent inspection report highlights the strength of our provision across all four judgement criteria: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership and Management.    A Good Quality of Education  Inspectors praised our curriculum and teaching, noting that “Humphrey Perkins School has high expectations of what all pupils will achieve.” They went on to celebrate our “challenging cu…

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Legally Blonde Jr The Musical: A Showstopper!

March 12, 2025

Seventy-two students from Year 7 to Year 10, who had been rehearsing since mid-October, wowed the crowd with sensational singing, dazzling dancing, and outstanding acting, bringing the iconic film to life on stage. Behind the scenes, many students played crucial roles, managing sound and lighting to ensure a seamless production. The audience was thoroughly impressed with the show's slick, polished and professional presentation. A standout highlight was the British Sign Language interpreted perfo…

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Students Shine at Christmas Concert

January 16, 2025

Featuring 80 students from Year 7 through to Year 11, the event was a fantastic opportunity for our performing arts students – many of whom attend extracurricular clubs – to showcase their talents. Our students entertained the 100-strong crowd with dazzling dancing routines, sensational singing and magical musical performances. It was a shining example of the broad range of talent we have here at Humphrey Perkins! The highlight of the evening for many was the show’s finale, which saw all our per…

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Our Commitment to Kindness and Respect: Anti-Bullying Week 2024

November 12, 2024

This Anti-Bullying Week, we are spreading positivity, kindness, respect, and our shared commitment to making our school a place where everyone feels safe and supported. As a symbol of our dedication to these values, we’re hiding 50 chocolate bars around the school every day this week, giving our students a chance to experience small acts of kindness and discover a treat to brighten their day.  Each one of our students will also receive a special postcard, with a thoughtful message of kindness an…

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