Thurnby Mead Primary Academy

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

Leicester, LE52EG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
27 September 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dudley Avenue
Leicester, LE52EG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142967
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
210 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
250
Free School Meals
29.5% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.8% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
250 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Celebrate"

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to our Academy, I hope you enjoy visiting our website and it gives you an insight into the vision of our Academy, as well as lots of information!

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket

Facilities

Two teaching classrooms (Base 1 and Base 2) Speech and language therapy pod Disabled parking spot Ramps providing access into school Adapted toilet for accessibility Medical room Starburst Room

Admissions Criteria

All parents wishing to apply for a place at Thurnby Mead Primary Academy should do so via Leicester City Council.

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