Humberstone Infant Academy
100%
Capacity
269
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Humberstone Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annemarie Williams, it falls under Leicester local authority.
Humberstone Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 136 applications for 70 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Humberstone Infant Academy include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Humberstone Infant Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1AE |
| Headteacher | Annemarie Williams |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 270 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
136
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 1AE
Main Street, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 1AE
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