Avanti Fields School
86%
Capacity
1,178
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Avanti Fields School
Avanti Fields School is clearly a popular choice among Leicester families. For entry into Year 7 in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 393 applications for just 187 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.1 to one. Of those applications, 212 were first-preference choices, and 170 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local parents, though it is worth noting that no parent-view survey data is available from Ofsted to provide a direct satisfaction score. The school is a Hindu-faith secondary for pupils aged 3 to 16, led by headteacher Vanessa Bardsley, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership were all judged Good.
Academically, Avanti Fields delivers results that sit comfortably above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.46 is significantly higher than the Leicester local authority average of 0.12, placing the school 6th out of 20 secondary schools in the area and in the top 25 per cent nationally. Pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, and 70.5 per cent secured a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school also performs strongly in the EBacc: 80.1 per cent of pupils entered for the qualification, and 46 per cent achieved a grade 4 or above across the full suite of subjects. In maths, Progress 8 was particularly strong at 0.71, while English came in at 0.24. The school's overall Progress 8 banding is rated 'Above average', and its EBacc average point score of 4.67 reflects solid academic breadth.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, gymnasium, science labs, music rooms, astro turf, sports hall, and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, rowing, rugby, rounders, basketball, and martial arts, while clubs range from art and eco club to coding, debate, and gardening. For pupils with additional needs, the school provides support for a broad spectrum of SEND, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With nursery provision on site, the school caters for children from age three upwards. Given its oversubscription rate, families considering Avanti Fields should be prepared to apply early and make it a first preference to maximise their chances of a place.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Hindu |
| Address | 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 0BX |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Bardsley |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 1,178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,178 / 1,372 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.46)
545th of 3,141
Nationally
29th of 273
In East Midlands
6th of 20
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed187
393
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
212 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian94.3%
- Mixed2.7%
- White British1.0%
- White (other)0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avanti Fields School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 0BX
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