Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Leicester, LE3 2WF · Leicestershire · primary school
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21st of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 3,110 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 28.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the choir and school council, participate in competitive sports, and visit the Houses of Parliament. Residential visits are also organised, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the residential visits structured for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils are described as happy and thriving, with an “ambitious” curriculum that fosters deep subject knowledge and high attainment in core subjects. The school maintains excellent relationships, with bullying being rare and attendance rates high.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well designed” to help pupils recall deep knowledge, with staff being “highly skilled at promoting pupils’ language and communication skills.”
- Reading instruction is excellent; staff are “experts at teaching phonics,” resulting in pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “effective support” and are proactively identified, allowing them to access the ambitious curriculum and represent the school in external tournaments.
- Personal development is “particularly effective,” with pupils taking on leadership roles, understanding safety issues like online risks and knife crime, and enjoying healthy living initiatives.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders prioritising staff well-being and working effectively with governors and the trust to develop the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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