Abbey Mead Primary Academy

About Abbey Mead Primary Academy

Abbey Mead Primary Academy in Leicester is a large state primary that is clearly in demand. With 714 pupils on roll against a capacity of 740, the school is running very close to full. The most recent admissions data for the 2025/26 intake shows it was oversubscribed: 153 applications were received for 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those, 95 families put it as their first preference, and 89 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the city. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, and it has its own nursery provision.

Academically, Abbey Mead is a strong performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, it was rated Outstanding across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a clean sweep of top grades, and the school has held an Outstanding rating since at least its previous inspection in 2011. At Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 62%. The school also performs well at the higher standard, with 15% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects. Individual subject scores are strong too: an average maths score of 109 and reading score of 107. Abbey Mead ranks 16th out of 68 primary schools in Leicester, placing it in the top quarter of the local authority.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT suite, art studios, music rooms and a chapel, plus an outdoor playground. Sports provision is varied, with swimming, cricket, football, tennis, netball, rounders and dance all on offer. There is also a wide selection of clubs including coding, film club, drama, science club, gardening and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, Abbey Mead lists support for a range of SEND categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Given its strong academic outcomes and oversubscribed status, this is a school that suits families who can secure a place and who value consistently high standards across the board. It is one of only five Outstanding-rated primary schools in Leicester, and the nearest other Outstanding school, Catherine Infant School, is 0.9 km away.

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