Kibworth Mead Academy
URN: 137540 • Leicester LE8 0LG
Overview
- Name
- Kibworth Mead Academy
- URN
- 137540
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Piggott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162792238
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Smeeton Road, Leicester LE8 0LG
Summary
Kibworth Mead Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Leicester, operating as an academy converter under The Mead Educational Trust (TMET). With a current enrolment of 829 students and a capacity of 900, the academy aims to create an inclusive environment where every student feels welcome and has the opportunity to succeed. The school's ethos is built around three core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, and Be Proud, which guide both academic and personal development.
The curriculum at Kibworth Mead Academy is designed to provide a broad and rich educational experience, with a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects, including English, mathematics, science, a modern foreign language, and history or geography. The school also offers a diverse range of arts and sports programs to enhance students' learning and personal growth.
Kibworth Mead Academy is committed to supporting all students, whether they require additional help or are academically talented. The dedicated staff focus on fostering resilience, respect, and a sense of pride among students, ensuring they are well-equipped to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
The curriculum at Kibworth Mead Academy is designed to provide a broad and rich educational experience, with a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects, including English, mathematics, science, a modern foreign language, and history or geography. The school also offers a diverse range of arts and sports programs to enhance students' learning and personal growth.
Kibworth Mead Academy is committed to supporting all students, whether they require additional help or are academically talented. The dedicated staff focus on fostering resilience, respect, and a sense of pride among students, ensuring they are well-equipped to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Useful links
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- Academy Council (governance)
- SEND – Local Offer (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Academy Events (calendar)
- Parent Handbook (download)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sir Jonathan North Community College (75.8)
- Soar Valley College (74.7)
- Rushey Mead Academy (74.4)
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (74.1)
- Babington Community College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 829
- Boys
- 429
- Girls
- 400
- FSM %
- 16.60
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 829 | 429 | 400 | 900 | 16.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 827 | 436 | 391 | 875 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 871 | 448 | 423 | 875 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 871 | 448 | 423 | 875 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 842 | 445 | 397 | 875 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 845 | 436 | 409 | 875 | 7.70 |
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