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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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