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Knighton Mead Primary Academy

Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6LG, Leicester


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
189
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 February 2016Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.63%Bottom 44% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (17 responses)
4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.3%
Asian Other12.4%
Black African11.2%
White Other10.7%
Asian Indian6.4%
Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Black Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Location
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52.61189, -1.13472 · LE2 6LG

School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN142848
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Knighton Mead Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Knighton Mead Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2016.

Is Knighton Mead Primary Academy a good school?

Knighton Mead Primary Academy scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Knighton Mead Primary Academy?

Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Knighton Mead Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.

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