North Mead Primary Academy
Northfield Road, Leicester, LE4 9DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North 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 37th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 10 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
North Mead is a joyful and aspirational primary school. Pupils feel safe and happy. One pupil, typical of many, commented, 'All the teachers are really kind here. They understand what I am feeling. The teachers are fun, and the lessons are fun too.' The school has high expectations for all pupils to reach their individual potential and achieve well. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. The school has created an ambitious curriculum that reflects the diversity of the school community. Pupils learn about protected characteristics and fundamental British values throughout a range of subjects. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff have consistently high expectations. Pupils engage well in lessons and show high levels of focus towards their studies. Pupils talk about their learning with excitement and pride. A range of support is in place for any pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour. This is highly successful. During playtimes and lunchtimes, pupils play happily alongside each other. Some pupils are in the 'Kindness Crew'. They check that everyone is happy and has someone to play with or an activity to take part in. Pupils are unfailingly polite and well mannered.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
447 pupils on roll, with places for 332
Schools near North Mead Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Merrydale Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Merrydale Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Rushey Mead Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Burpitt
- Phone
- 01162767761
- Address
- Northfield Road, Leicester, LE4 9DL
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 141221
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.