Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

About Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a state primary school in Leicester, serving 482 pupils aged 3 to 11. It sits within the Leicester local authority, where it ranks 43rd out of 68 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. For context, the top-performing local peers include Whitehall Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, and Queensmead Primary Academy, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 63 applications for 41 places, with 39 of those coming as first preferences. This level of demand suggests that despite its middling LA rank, Braunstone Frith holds a strong reputation among local families. The school has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 50.3%, well above the national average, and offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Academically, Braunstone Frith has seen a clear improvement trajectory. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, the school achieved a Good rating across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This marks a significant step up from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall. At key stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined. While this is below the Leicester LA average of 62%, the school’s average scaled scores in reading (106) and maths (105) are both above the national benchmark of 100. A quarter of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths, and 29% did so in reading, though no pupils reached the higher standard in writing or in all three subjects combined. Nationally, the school ranks in the 64th percentile among all primaries.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, sports hall, art studios, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, netball, cricket, swimming, dance, and rounders, while clubs include book club, gardening, coding, and chess. Braunstone Frith has a dedicated SEN unit and provides support for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disabilities. This makes it a strong option for families seeking an inclusive primary with specialist provision. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Parks Primary School, 1.9 km away, which may be a useful comparison for parents weighing their options. Given its oversubscription, families should be prepared to apply early and consider the first-preference tiebreaker.

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