The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Gary Aldred (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
109 Ross Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCatherine Infant School
Primary · 855m away
Taylor Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd
Independent · 1.4km away
Shenton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Charnwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Green Lane Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bridge Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Mead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Mead Primary Academy?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Mead Primary Academy take?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey Mead Primary Academy?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy is in Leicester, LE4 5HH, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Mead Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Abbey Mead Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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