Krishna Avanti Primary School

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Spencefield Lane, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Krishna Avanti Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 24th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 May 2013, report published 31 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

Krishna Avanti Primary School is happy and thriving. Pupils are proud of their school. One pupil, who has not attended the school for very long said: 'It feels like I have always belonged. Everyone has been very welcoming.' Pupils say that they feel safe. The school's values, the 'Avanti Way,' underpin its work. Pupils know and understand the values. Staff have very high expectations of all pupils. They prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. Pupils have positive attitudes to their work. They are aspirational. Pupils want to excel. Staff have created a calm and purposeful learning environment. They know how to maximise pupils' learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are exceptionally well mannered. Pupils know what is expected of them. They have a clear understanding of difference and equality. One pupil said: 'We care for, and respect, everyone.' Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'Me and my child like the values the school embeds, along with the teaching, learning and assessment. It is a fun, and happy environment in which I see my son flourish.' Parents feel well informed about their children's learning. They appreciate that staff are approachable.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, the planning and the delivery of the curriculum does not support pupils to understand and remember important knowledge. Pupils do not build up their knowledge as progressively in these subjects. Leaders need to refine their aims for the curriculum in some foundation subjects and ensure that teachers have the expertise to deliver the curriculum consistently well, including for those with SEND, and check that pupils understand and recall subject content.
  • Staff regularly assess what pupils know in the core subjects. However, leaders have not developed assessment systems for the foundation subjects. As a result, teachers do not regularly check how successfully pupils access the wider curriculum. Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessment in the wider curriculum subjects and ensure that the use of assessment does not place unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

414 pupils on roll, with places for 432

Eligible for free school meals5.6%

5.6%, 20.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language46.4%

46.4%, 24.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8%

8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.7%

0.7%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Krishna Avanti Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whitehall Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Linden Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Hindu
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Dolby-Molson
Address
Spencefield Lane, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6HN
Local authority
Leicester
URN
136930

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.