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Orchard Mead Academy

Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 1RT
Secondary

Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity Last week no recent data
Last year 758,000 94,900 £114,000 £61,500 +4.6%
Gas Last week 17,400 3,180 £522 n/a -4.9%
Last year 1,780,000 326,000 £53,500 £39,100 +9.7%
Electricity data: 1 Sep 2018 - 31 May 2026. Gas data: 23 Mar 2024 - 11 Jun 2026. How did we calculate these figures?

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Reminders

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Recent alerts

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Gas use in the Summer half term 2026 holidays has increased by 26% compared to Summer half term 2025. 

Between Saturday 23 May 2026 and Sunday 31 May 2026 you used 24,000 kWh of gas at a cost of £730. Adjusting for changes in outside temperature, this is still an increase of 5,000 kWh and 910 kg CO2. Ask the school site manager to check the heating controls to reduce gas use during the school holidays.

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Adjusting for changes in outside temperature, annual gas consumption has increased by +21% compared to last year. Check the heating controls and thermostats to save energy.

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You are in 50th place on the East Midlands scoreboard and 150th place nationally.

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Recent activity on your scoreboard

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3rd Brocks Hill Primary School 20 Changed central heating set temperature
5th Asterdale Primary School 10 Fixed dripping hot taps
4th Springfield Primary School 20 Put thermometers in each classroom
48th Cherry Tree Hill Primary School 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time

What's been going on?

A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school

All activities

Date Points Activity
15 Jan 2026 30 BMS (Building Management System) optimisation
16 Dec 2025 10 Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks
15 Dec 2025 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time
15 Dec 2025 10 Fixed dripping hot taps
03 Nov 2025 30 Get expert advice on fitting solar panels
21 Jul 2025 0 Upgraded whiteboards

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