Avenue Primary School

A good community school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Avenue Primary School.

Leicester, LE23EJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Avenue Road Extension
Leicester, LE23EJ
Phone
1162708326
Website
avenue.leicester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131002
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Avenue Road Extension, Leicester, LE2 3EJ
Website
www.avenue.leicester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
553 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
558
Free School Meals
21.8% (122 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
62
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
558 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where learning springs to life"

Working together in harmony Thinking and questioning Nurturing and caring Safe and healthy Active and creative Achieve your potential Resilient and independent Inspiring Inclusive Polite and respectful Sharing, kind and helpful Enjoyment, Eco-school and sustainability Celebrating diversity Stimulating and exciting Challenging with high expectation

A multi-cultural community school; respect for the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Jenny Goddard.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Club

Curriculum Highlights

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Outdoor Learning Early Years Foundation Stage English Maths Science Computing Design Technology, Cooking & Growing Art History Geography Modern Foreign Languages: French RE PE PSHE Music Eco-Schools

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Clubs (fee-paying & free) and Avenue After School Club

SEND Provision

Identification and provision for SEND; interventions; assessment and review; curriculum and environment adaptations; social, emotional and mental development support; staff training to support pupils with SEND; equipment and facilities adaptations; arrangements for consulting with parents and carers; transfer between classes and phases; involvement of outside agencies; Leicester City Council SEND Local Offer and how to contact outside agencies; outside agency support for children, young people and families.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery applications directly to school; Reception to Year 6 places allocated by Leicester City Council; places allocated subject to Local Authority criteria; start full-time in September after their 4th birthday; 2.5 classes per year group with 30 places per class; right of appeal; In-Year Admissions.

Financial Information

Breakfast Clubs (fee-paying & free)

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