The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Hindu school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Hindu
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Vanessa Bardsley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spencefield Lane, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Oaklands School
Special school · Very close
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · Very close
The City of Leicester College
Secondary · 608m away
Judgemeadow Community College
Secondary · 709m away
Linden Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Krishna Avanti Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Krishna Avanti Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Krishna Avanti Primary School?
Krishna Avanti Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Krishna Avanti Primary School take?
Krishna Avanti Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Krishna Avanti Primary School?
Krishna Avanti Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 6HN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Krishna Avanti Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Krishna Avanti Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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