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Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2EG, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.8 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for expected levels. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 83% expressing they would recommend the school. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it is better than only 20% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
School responds to concerns
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian41.5%
White British21.1%
Asian Pakistani10.6%
Asian Other9.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
White Other1.6%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Location
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52.63763, -1.06136 · LE5 2EG
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN142967
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thurnby-tmet.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurnby Mead Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2012.
Is Thurnby Mead Primary Academy a good school?
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy scores 19.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thurnby Mead Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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