Avanti Fields School
URN: 143679 • Leicester LE5 0BX
Overview
- Name
- Avanti Fields School
- URN
- 143679
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Hindu
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Bardsley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01163266813
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester LE5 0BX
Summary
Avanti Fields School, located in Leicester, is a mixed all-through free school that serves 1,178 pupils from preschool through to Year 11. The school is guided by its ethos of fostering Educational Excellence, Spiritual Insight, and Character Formation, aiming to nurture each child's unique gifts and potential. The curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning while promoting ethical and compassionate behaviour within the community.
The school offers a holistic approach to education, with a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and personal development. Avanti Fields provides a range of extracurricular activities, with 41% of secondary students participating in clubs and 100% receiving careers guidance. The school has achieved commendable academic results, including a Progress 8 score above the national average and a significant percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in English and Maths.
As a Hindu-faith school, Avanti Fields embraces inclusion and diversity, creating a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school community is committed to making a positive impact, both locally and globally, encouraging pupils to become compassionate changemakers.
The school offers a holistic approach to education, with a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and personal development. Avanti Fields provides a range of extracurricular activities, with 41% of secondary students participating in clubs and 100% receiving careers guidance. The school has achieved commendable academic results, including a Progress 8 score above the national average and a significant percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in English and Maths.
As a Hindu-faith school, Avanti Fields embraces inclusion and diversity, creating a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school community is committed to making a positive impact, both locally and globally, encouraging pupils to become compassionate changemakers.
Useful links
- Governance (SSC) (governance)
- SEND Inclusion (sen)
- TERM DATES (calendar)
- GET PROSPECTUS (download)
- READ THE AVANTI WAY (download)
- Download (download)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Pre-School Admissions (other)
- Primary Admissions (other)
- Secondary Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1372
- Pupils
- 1178
- Boys
- 601
- Girls
- 577
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2018-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1178 | 601 | 577 | 1372 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1086 | 564 | 522 | 1372 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 647 | 328 | 319 | 1372 | 10.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 647 | 328 | 319 | 1372 | 10.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 417 | 213 | 204 | 1372 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 212 | 113 | 99 | 1372 | 8.50 |
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