Mayflower Primary School
URN: 120018 • Leicester LE5 5NA
Overview
- Name
- Mayflower Primary School
- URN
- 120018
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luke Whitney (since 2025) , Head teacher
- Telephone
- 01162737504
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 70 Ethel Road, Leicester LE5 5NA
Summary
Mayflower Primary School is a community school located in Leicester, catering to a mixed-gender population of 445 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse learning environment, where the focus is on the holistic development of each child. The ethos of the school emphasises the connection between enjoyment in learning and academic achievement, which has led to its recognition as one of the highest performing schools in the country in 2022.
The curriculum at Mayflower is designed to be creative and international, providing students with real-world learning experiences. This approach aims to engage pupils and enhance their educational journey. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs focused on art, gardening, and digital skills, which further enrich the students' educational experience.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for emotional literacy and special educational needs. The school actively promotes a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, making it a welcoming environment for families in the local area. For more information, visit their website at [Mayflower Primary School](https://www.mayflower.leicester.sch.uk/).
The curriculum at Mayflower is designed to be creative and international, providing students with real-world learning experiences. This approach aims to engage pupils and enhance their educational journey. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs focused on art, gardening, and digital skills, which further enrich the students' educational experience.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for emotional literacy and special educational needs. The school actively promotes a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, making it a welcoming environment for families in the local area. For more information, visit their website at [Mayflower Primary School](https://www.mayflower.leicester.sch.uk/).
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 445
- Boys
- 236
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 445 | 236 | 209 | 420 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 245 | 208 | 420 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 459 | 259 | 200 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 459 | 259 | 200 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 466 | 255 | 211 | 420 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 462 | 260 | 202 | 420 | 8.30 |
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