Avenue Primary School
Leicester, LE2 3EJ · Leicester · primary school
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28th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,769 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avenue Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 545 pupils against a stated capacity of 553. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Avenue Primary School
Overview
Avenue Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, benefit from strong relationships with staff, and achieve well across a broad and well-structured curriculum. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with parents and carers offering unequivocal praise for the education and care provided.
Strengths
- The curriculum is broad and well structured, allowing pupils to build securely on prior knowledge and make links across subjects.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, identifying needs early and adapting teaching to ensure they access the full curriculum.
- Teachers are early reading experts who match books to sounds pupils know, promoting confidence and a love of reading through initiatives like the ‘reading crew’.
- Pupils benefit from a rich personal development offer, including a wide range of clubs, sports, and arts opportunities that build confidence and resilience.
- The school promotes positive behaviour through a clear and consistent approach, resulting in a calm, orderly environment where lessons are largely disruption free.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teaching activities are not used consistently well to support pupils who are ready to move their learning on further, meaning some do not gain the depth of understanding they are capable of.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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