Imperial Avenue Infant School
Imperial Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Imperial Avenue Infant School 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 September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2017, report published 5 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
The school's aim of 'working together to achieve success' is lived out by the staff and pupils. One parental comment, typical of many, described the staff as 'awesome'. Many other parents and carers agree that their children are happy and work hard here. The school values include respect, motivation, empathy, listening and laughing. These are lived out as the pupils come into school smiling and saying 'good morning' to staff on the playground. By displaying these values, pupils are keen to earn reward points. One pupil said that they like school because 'it's fun and helps you learn'. Pupils say that they feel safe. They know that they can share their feelings or worries with an adult when they come to school. They love the wide variety of activities available at lunchtime and enjoy earning 'pom poms' from the lunchtime staff for behaving well. Pupils are inclusive and welcoming. They are kind and respectful to each other. They make sure that everyone feels included. Pupils know that if they do not follow the school rules, they will get a 'red card' and miss some of their breaktime. They say that most pupils behave well and follow the rules.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not have enough opportunities to practise and revisit the key, identified and important knowledge. Consequently, in these subjects, pupils are not securing and remembering the small parts of learning necessary before moving on. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects, opportunities are provided to practise and embed the key knowledge that they have identified as important for the pupils to remember long term.
- In some subjects, checks are not made to ensure that key knowledge has been remembered. This means that in these subjects, staff are not aware if children need further opportunities to consolidate learning or if they are ready to move on. Leaders should ensure that these checks are timely and feed into future learning in all subjects. The checks should not be overburdensome for staff.
Pupil numbers and mix
300 pupils on roll, with places for 324
Schools near Imperial Avenue Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folville Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 62% met the expected standard |
| Shaftesbury Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Dovelands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Caldecote Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Leigh Fox
- Phone
- 01162824503
- Address
- Imperial Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1AH
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 120014
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.