Knighton Mead Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Knighton Mead Primary Academy.

Leicester, LE26LG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
10 February 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
Knighton Fields Road West
Leicester, LE26LG
Phone
1162330666
Website
knighton-tmet.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142848
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG
Website
www.knighton-tmet.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
189 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
235
Free School Meals
50.0% (118 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 102.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
235 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind. Work Hard. Strive for Excellence."

Behaviours for Learning Character Development Communication with all Contributions to the Community

Everyone’s Welcome; British Values are upheld and differences are celebrated; No Outsiders: Everyone’s Welcome approach is used to promote inclusivity.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Knighton Mead. The school strives for excellence, emphasises positive relationships with staff, families and the community, and aims to provide an education that equips children to be lifelong learners. The motto Be Kind. Work Hard. Strive for Excellence underpins the ethos.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum Integrated topic-based approach with emphasis on speaking and listening Route to Resilience / Character Education (Character Muscles) Use of ICT to enhance learning where possible

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and after-school clubs are provided; before/after school activities to support children's care.

SEND Provision

Knighton Mead provides SEND support including Early Help, 1:1 and small group interventions, and access to external agencies (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Health professionals). Pupils have a Pupil Outcome Passport; EHCPs may be pursued if needed; staff work with parents to plan and review support.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled via Leicester City Council (School admissions). Children with SEND receive additional transition support as needed.

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