The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 552
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Goddard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Avenue Road Extension, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3EJ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmSt John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 586m away
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Primary · 671m away
St Crispin's School
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Millgate School
Special school · 759m away
Leicester Islamic Academy
Independent · 816m away
Leicester Preparatory School
Independent · 832m away
Leicester Partnership School
Pupil referral unit · 846m away
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Secondary · 959m away
Questions parents ask
What is Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Avenue Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avenue Primary School?
Avenue Primary School currently has 552 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avenue Primary School take?
Avenue Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Avenue Primary School?
Avenue Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 3EJ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avenue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Avenue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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