Humberstone Infant Academy

About Humberstone Infant Academy

Humberstone Infant Academy sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 62, but this school only covers children from age 3 to 7, so it doesn't produce KS2 results. What stands out instead is its admission data: the school received 136 applications for 70 places in the 2025/26 intake, with 69 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of nearly 2:1 tells you this is a school local families actively want. Its Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in a June 2024 ungraded inspection, marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2019, where it was rated Requires Improvement. The school now holds Good grades for overall effectiveness, early years provision, and leadership and management, with inspectors noting it is 'Improving'.

Academically, the picture is one of steady progress rather than headline-grabbing scores. The school's most recent graded inspection in February 2019 gave it a Good rating across the board, and the 2024 ungraded visit confirmed it remains on that trajectory. For a school that feeds into Humberstone Junior School — the nearest Outstanding-rated school in the LA, sitting right next door — this creates a natural two-stage pathway. The early years provision, which was rated Good in the 2019 inspection, is a particular strength given the school's focus on the youngest children. With 17.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average, the school serves a mixed catchment. Its capacity of 270 is almost exactly matched by its current roll of 269, so it's running full.

For families considering Humberstone Infant Academy, the practical picture is reassuring. The school offers a nursery provision, so children can start from age three, and the range of SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. Facilities include a forest school, playing fields, a sports hall, and art studios, plus clubs ranging from coding and gardening to choir and drama. The oversubscription means you'll need to apply early and list it as a first preference to maximise your chances. This is a school that suits families who want a solid, improving local option with good early years provision and a clear feeder into an Outstanding junior school, all within a full-to-capacity setting that the community clearly values.

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