Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thurnby 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 100th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 18 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
Pupils are happy and thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school. Staff build strong relationships with pupils to create a secure and supportive environment. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve well. An array of exciting experiences, such as trips to the zoo, city farm, museum, arboretum and outdoor activity centre, broaden pupils' knowledge and horizons. The school's high expectations for behaviour ensure a calm and focused learning atmosphere. Pupils work hard in lessons and 'walk wonderfully' through the school showing consideration for others. Children in the early years play cooperatively and soon develop a thirst for learning. By focusing on their 'character muscles', the school encourages pupils to grow into independent and resilient learners, who embrace challenges and push themselves to achieve more. Pupils show great respect for one another at this school. They are proud of the diverse cultures within the Thurnby community. Pupils enjoy learning about these through the regular cultural assemblies. Playtimes are a favourite part of the day because they are harmonious and fun for everyone. The pupil 'play leaders' contribute to this by organising the equipment and many activities. Through roles like these, the school encourages pupils to become responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- For the few subject curriculums that are being reviewed or refined, teachers have less knowledge and expertise and sometimes do not provide precisely focused learning activities or make effective adaptions to meet the needs of pupils. As a result, pupils do not learn consistently well across the full curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers are well supported to implement the curriculum effectively.
- Sometimes, the expectations for the quality and presentation of pupils' work across the wider curriculum are not high enough. Additionally, there is sometimes a lack of consistency around the expectations for pupils' handwriting. As a result, pupils' work is not of the quality it could be. The school should ensure that pupils are supported well to produce work of a consistently high quality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
248 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Fernvale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% 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
- Mrs Michelle Woodhouse
- Phone
- 01162413086
- Address
- Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 142967
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.