Kestrel Mead Primary Academy

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

Leicester, LE51TG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
15 March 2017
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
Maidenwell Avenue
Hamilton
Leicester, LE51TG
Phone
1162461732
Website
kestrel-tmet.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147411
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Maidenwell Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1TG
Website
www.kestrel-tmet.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
866 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
818
Free School Meals
23.7% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
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
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
91
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
818 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 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 The Best That You Can Be"

resilience respect compassion curiosity

The Kestrel Mead school community represents about 50 different languages and includes representations from all faiths. Community celebrations include a Diwali party, Eid celebrations and Christmas fairs.

Head Teacher's Message

Zoe Simpson, Principal, welcomes visitors to Kestrel Mead and highlights the school's ethos of being the best you can be, its partnership with The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), the Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) opened in 2022, a diverse community, and a bespoke, nationally recognized curriculum that fosters a love of learning and resilience.

Facilities

Infant Building (Nursery to Year 2) Junior Building (Year 3-6) The Nest – Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) for ASD

Curriculum Highlights

Interwoven Curriculum EYFS Continuous Provision in KS1 Health & Wellbeing Action Plans Pupil Voice and Talent

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