Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester, LE5 2EG · Leicester · primary school
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43rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,490 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Martial Arts, and Laser Tag clubs, or play Football, Multi-sports, and Cricket. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when operating 38 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Overview
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming and inclusive school” where pupils are happy, thrive, and show great respect for one another. Leadership is praised as “astute and courageous,” fostering a secure environment where staff build strong relationships with pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” and “exciting experiences” such as trips to museums and outdoor activity centres that broaden their horizons.
- The school prioritises reading, having taken “decisive action” to improve phonics teaching, resulting in pupils becoming “fluent readers more quickly” with greater enjoyment.
- Behaviour is excellent, with a “calm and focused learning atmosphere” and “harmonious” playtimes supported by pupil leaders.
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including teaching Makaton to promote inclusion.
- Personal development is well-considered, helping pupils keep themselves safe and develop confidence to “resist any external pressure.”
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum is being reviewed, teachers sometimes lack the necessary knowledge, leading to learning activities that are not “precisely focused,” meaning pupils do not learn consistently well across the full curriculum.
- Expectations for the quality, presentation, and handwriting of pupils’ work in subjects other than English are sometimes low, preventing work from reaching its potential quality.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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