Krishna Avanti Primary School
URN: 136930 • Leicester LE5 6HN
Overview
- Name
- Krishna Avanti Primary School
- URN
- 136930
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Hindu
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Bardsley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162419880
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Spencefield Lane, Leicester LE5 6HN
Summary
Krishna Avanti Primary School, located in Leicester, is a mixed Hindu-faith primary school with a capacity for 432 pupils and currently serves 420 students. The school is committed to fostering educational excellence, spiritual insight, and character formation, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals through a holistic approach to learning. The curriculum includes specialist subjects such as Sanskrit and Yoga, alongside a focus on traditional academic subjects.
The school promotes a strong sense of community and inclusivity, encouraging creativity and big ideas while prioritising the wellbeing of both pupils and staff. Krishna Avanti offers various enrichment activities, including after-school clubs and festival days, to enhance the educational experience. Recent performance metrics indicate that 68% of pupils achieved the expected level in Reading, Writing, and Maths, reflecting the school’s dedication to academic success.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open mornings and personalised visits, fostering a supportive environment for students. The school’s ethos is centred on inspiring spiritually compassionate changemakers, preparing students for their future roles in society.
The school promotes a strong sense of community and inclusivity, encouraging creativity and big ideas while prioritising the wellbeing of both pupils and staff. Krishna Avanti offers various enrichment activities, including after-school clubs and festival days, to enhance the educational experience. Recent performance metrics indicate that 68% of pupils achieved the expected level in Reading, Writing, and Maths, reflecting the school’s dedication to academic success.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open mornings and personalised visits, fostering a supportive environment for students. The school’s ethos is centred on inspiring spiritually compassionate changemakers, preparing students for their future roles in society.
Useful links
- Governance (SSC) (governance)
- SEND Inclusion (sen)
- TERM DATES (calendar)
- READ THE AVANTI WAY (download)
- GET PROSPECTUS (download)
- Avanti Schools Trust (other)
- Avanti Quest (other)
- 0116 241 9880 (other)
- Venue Hire (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 432
- Pupils
- 420
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 4.00
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | 211 | 209 | 432 | 4.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 431 | 210 | 221 | 432 | 4.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 432 | 221 | 211 | 432 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 432 | 221 | 211 | 432 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 425 | 206 | 219 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 427 | 217 | 210 | 428 | 5.90 |
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