Knighton Mead Primary Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Knighton Mead Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school. Staff have created a culture of high expectations, rooted in the school's values of 'be kind, work hard and strive for excellence'. Pupils typically achieve well. Pupils make new arrivals and visitors feel part of the school community. This is because they care about each other and celebrate differences in this diverse school. At social times, pupils enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupil 'play leaders' are on hand to distribute play equipment. They help younger pupils to play games and learn new skills. This has further developed the strong sense of belonging in this highly inclusive school community. The school's high expectations of pupils' behaviour are consistently applied by staff. This has a positive impact on behaviour around the school. Pupils behave well. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know that their teachers will always help them. As a result, they feel happy and safe in school. Pupils value opportunities to be active citizens in school. For example, pupils have 'jobs' such as running the 'Snack Shack' and raising money for local charities. These opportunities develop pupils' character and help to prepare them for their next steps in education.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not adapt the curriculum sufficiently well enough to meet the needs of some disadvantaged pupils, as well as some pupils with English as an additional language. This affects how well some pupils learn the curriculum in these subjects. The school should ensure that, where this is the case, teaching is adjusted appropriately for these pupils so that they learn well.
- There are some inconsistencies in how well the school's early writing curriculum is implemented. This affects how well some pupils secure the foundations for writing, such as accurate letter formation. The school should ensure that these aspects of the writing curriculum are delivered consistently well so that pupils' foundational skills are secure for future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 189
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
- 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.