Knighton Mead Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Knighton Mead Primary Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 110th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 February 2016, report published 10 March 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

233 pupils on roll, with places for 189

Eligible for free school meals33.5%

33.5%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language44.6%

44.6%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Knighton Mead Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Avenue Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Marriott Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	34% met the expected standard
Granby Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Hazel Community Primary School	0.8 miles	Report card: Strong standard	65% met the expected standard
St Mary's Fields Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	62% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Smith
Phone: 01162330666
Website: knighton-tmet.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG
Local authority: Leicester
URN: 142848

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.