Humberstone Infant Academy
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Humberstone Infant Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 14 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Humberstone Infant Academy is an aspirational and extremely well led school. The school has ambitious expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to succeed. Pupils respond incredibly positively to these expectations. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show courtesy and respect towards each other and adults. Relationships between adults and pupils are very warm and nurturing. Pupils explained, 'Our school is really kind and respectful. Everyone is good friends. Our teachers and teaching assistants always help us.' In lessons, pupils demonstrate mature and positive attitudes to their learning. They show a determined commitment to produce work of the highest standard. Pupils are incredibly proud both of their own personal achievements and those of their peers. At play times, pupils socialise happily. They support each other and show care for each other by making sure that everyone is included and engaged in positive play. Pupils play an active role in the school and local community. They enjoy taking on various roles such as being a 'Digital leader' or 'Healthy hero'. Pupils are extremely proud of these roles. Pupils enjoy a range of carefully planned trips which strategically support their learning. The school's work on pupils' wider development is exceptional.
Pupil numbers and mix
249 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Humberstone Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Falcons Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Merrydale Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Annemarie Williams
- Phone
- 01162767648
- Address
- Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 142631
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.