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Avanti Fields School

Leicester, LE5 0BXSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
+0.46
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
212 1st-choice / 187 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#545 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterHindu
Address21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 0BX
HeadteacherVanessa Bardsley
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils1,178
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity1,178 / 1,372 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreGymnasiumScience LabsMusic RoomsAstro TurfSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

NetballRowingRugbyRoundersBasketballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseCodingFilm ClubChoirBook ClubDebateGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 15:30

Source: avanti.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avanti Fields School

Avanti Fields School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.