Abbey Mead Primary Academy

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

Leicester, LE45HH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
109 Ross Walk
Leicester, LE45HH
Phone
1162661809
Website
abbey-tmet.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147148
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
109 Ross Walk, Leicester, LE4 5HH
Website
www.abbey-tmet.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
740 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
713
Free School Meals
13.0% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.4 (9.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 107.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
79
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
713 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Learning Every Minute of Every Day"

character challenge collaboration community courage creativity culture

Abbey Mead is a multi-cultural and multi-faith community; embraces and celebrates being multi-cultural and multi-faith and is proud that the whole school community comes together when celebrating a range of religious festivals from varying faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Abbey Mead is a large inner-city primary academy committed to helping pupils reach their full potential, emphasising positive learning behaviours (the 6Rs), outdoor learning, subsidised trips, and specialist sports provision. It is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) and aims to provide a world-class education and strong staff development within a collaborative network.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Cricket Athletics

Facilities

Large playing field Outdoor play areas Two large halls Upstairs Hall Downstairs Hall Outdoor All Weather Playing Fields Community Meeting Area The Meadow and Rainbow Room Enrichment spaces and intervention rooms Ramps and lift accessibility Edible Playground Daily Mile Track

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum that prepares pupils for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain Reading at Abbey Route to Resilience and personal development focus The Meadow and Rainbow Room as a dedicated learning/enrichment space Extra Curricular opportunities

SEND Provision

Abbey Mead offers an inclusive education with targeted interventions for pupils with SEND. Pupils on the SEND Register receive three reviews per year (via a Pupil Passport). Where needed, outside agencies may be involved, and there can be discussions about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) as part of the SEND process.

Admissions Criteria

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is its own admissions authority and sets its criteria, but admissions are administered through Leicester City Council in accordance with the School Admissions Code; apply via Leicester City Council.

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