St Mary's Fields Academy
94%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Fields Academy
St Mary's Fields Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Fields Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Helen Nott, it falls under Leicester local authority.
St Mary's Fields Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 60 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Fields Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, St Mary's Fields 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 21 Compton Road, 21 Compton Road, 410, Leicester, LE3 2DH |
| Headteacher | Helen Nott |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 472 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2023. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
21 Compton Road, 21 Compton Road, 410
Leicester, LE3 2DH
21 Compton Road, 21 Compton Road, 410
Leicester, LE3 2DH
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