St Mary's Fields Primary School
URN: 120025 • Leicester LE3 2DH
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Fields Primary School
- URN
- 120025
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Nott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 21 Compton Road, Leicester LE3 2DH
Summary
St Mary’s Fields Primary School is a mixed community school located in Leicester, accommodating 461 pupils with a capacity of 472. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where children from diverse cultural backgrounds can thrive. The headteacher, Mrs H Nott, emphasizes the importance of raising educational achievement and providing a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all students.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to prepare children for future educational challenges and life in modern Britain. St Mary’s Fields Academy focuses on developing essential skills, including academic, social, and emotional competencies, to ensure that students leave as confident and independent individuals. The school also promotes the development of character traits, referred to as "character muscles," which include resilience, curiosity, and cooperation.
St Mary’s Fields Academy values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognizing their role in enhancing the educational experience. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with staff and participate in school activities, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to prepare children for future educational challenges and life in modern Britain. St Mary’s Fields Academy focuses on developing essential skills, including academic, social, and emotional competencies, to ensure that students leave as confident and independent individuals. The school also promotes the development of character traits, referred to as "character muscles," which include resilience, curiosity, and cooperation.
St Mary’s Fields Academy values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognizing their role in enhancing the educational experience. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with staff and participate in school activities, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education.
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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
- 472
- Pupils
- 461
- Boys
- 238
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 461 | 238 | 223 | 472 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 461 | 238 | 223 | 472 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 432 | 214 | 218 | 472 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 432 | 214 | 218 | 472 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 422 | 204 | 218 | 472 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 481 | 235 | 246 | 532 | 16.30 |
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