Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
URN: 119956 • Leicester LE8 4FE
Overview
- Name
- Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
- URN
- 119956
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Bowpitt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162775648
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hospital Lane, Leicester LE8 4FE
Summary
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is a community school located in Leicester, serving a mixed-gender population of 306 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. With a focus on individual potential, the school aims to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for lifelong learning among its students.
The school's ethos prioritises high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring that every pupil is supported in their emotional and social development. Staff members work collaboratively to create a structured and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The school encourages pupils to articulate their feelings and equips them with strategies to navigate their school day successfully.
Thistly Meadow also emphasizes community involvement, offering various programs such as breakfast and after-school clubs, as well as opportunities for parental engagement through the PTA. The school aims to create a vibrant educational experience that values each child as a unique individual, preparing them for future challenges.
The school's ethos prioritises high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring that every pupil is supported in their emotional and social development. Staff members work collaboratively to create a structured and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The school encourages pupils to articulate their feelings and equips them with strategies to navigate their school day successfully.
Thistly Meadow also emphasizes community involvement, offering various programs such as breakfast and after-school clubs, as well as opportunities for parental engagement through the PTA. The school aims to create a vibrant educational experience that values each child as a unique individual, preparing them for future challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 145
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 161 | 145 | 420 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 284 | 155 | 129 | 420 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 128 | 106 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 128 | 106 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 202 | 103 | 99 | 420 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 104 | 104 | 420 | 10.60 |
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