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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Leicester, LE3 5EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#6,744
of 13,686 nationally

About Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Fosse Mead Primary Academy sits in the middle of the pack in Leicester, with its headline Key Stage 2 result of 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sitting almost exactly on the local authority average of 62%. That places the school 36th out of 68 primary schools in the city, a solidly mid-table position. What stands out more is the school's recent trajectory. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, Fosse Mead was rated Good across the board, a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2019 when it was judged Inadequate overall. The improvement is striking: leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, and the quality of education all moved from the lowest rating to Good. For a school serving a community where nearly 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, that kind of upward movement is noteworthy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBalfour Street, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 5EA
HeadteacherJay Virk
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)39.4%
School Capacity444 / 430 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersNetballGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Fosse Mead Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.