Knighton Mead Primary Academy
URN: 142848 • Leicester LE2 6LG
Overview
- Name
- Knighton Mead Primary Academy
- URN
- 142848
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Smith (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162330666
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester LE2 6LG
Summary
Knighton Mead Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Leicester, serving 233 pupils with a capacity of 189. As an academy converter, it is part of the Leicester Multi-Academy Trust (TMET) and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. The school prioritises building positive relationships among students, parents, staff, and the wider community, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
The curriculum at Knighton Mead is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for lifelong learning, underpinned by character education that promotes positive learning behaviours. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum enhanced by regular offsite trips and workshops, as well as extracurricular activities that are free for families. A specialist dance teacher is also part of the programme, ensuring a diverse range of learning experiences.
Student safety and wellbeing are paramount, with a strong pastoral support system in place to help children thrive. Knighton Mead actively engages with local sports clubs and community initiatives, encouraging students to become positive global citizens while embracing the diversity of the world around them.
The curriculum at Knighton Mead is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for lifelong learning, underpinned by character education that promotes positive learning behaviours. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum enhanced by regular offsite trips and workshops, as well as extracurricular activities that are free for families. A specialist dance teacher is also part of the programme, ensuring a diverse range of learning experiences.
Student safety and wellbeing are paramount, with a strong pastoral support system in place to help children thrive. Knighton Mead actively engages with local sports clubs and community initiatives, encouraging students to become positive global citizens while embracing the diversity of the world around them.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Staff Portal (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Principal’s Welcome (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- TMET (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 126
- FSM %
- 47.30
- Open date
- 2016-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 107 | 126 | 189 | 47.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 101 | 134 | 189 | 48.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 111 | 122 | 189 | 46.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 111 | 122 | 189 | 46.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 112 | 114 | 189 | 44.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 105 | 126 | 189 | 41.50 |
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