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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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