Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
URN: 142967 • Leicester LE5 2EG
Overview
- Name
- Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
- URN
- 142967
- 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
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Woodhouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162413086
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dudley Avenue, Leicester LE5 2EG
Summary
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Leicester, accommodating 246 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where respect, positive attitudes, and hard work are encouraged. Principal Michelle Woodhouse emphasizes the importance of valuing each child and providing opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or ability.
The academy offers a rich and varied curriculum designed to equip children for future learning and life in modern Britain. It incorporates creative and aspirational elements, with a focus on practical learning through the KAPOW scheme in foundation subjects. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of the students and the community, with additional enrichment opportunities available to challenge and engage pupils.
Thurnby Mead values collaboration with parents and carers, aiming to foster a strong community spirit. The school prioritizes the happiness and well-being of its students, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
The academy offers a rich and varied curriculum designed to equip children for future learning and life in modern Britain. It incorporates creative and aspirational elements, with a focus on practical learning through the KAPOW scheme in foundation subjects. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of the students and the community, with additional enrichment opportunities available to challenge and engage pupils.
Thurnby Mead values collaboration with parents and carers, aiming to foster a strong community spirit. The school prioritizes the happiness and well-being of its students, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Events 2025-26 (calendar)
- Staff Portal (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 246
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 26.60
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 246 | 135 | 111 | 210 | 26.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 132 | 118 | 210 | 27.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 210 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 210 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 139 | 112 | 210 | 27.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 134 | 112 | 210 | 23.80 |
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