Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
URN: 144107 • Leicester LE5 4ES
Overview
- Name
- Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
- URN
- 144107
- 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
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennie Henson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162768812
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balderstone Close, Leicester LE5 4ES
Summary
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy, located in Leicester, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 418 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school operates under The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) and has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023. The academy prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values of Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Resilience, and Reflectiveness, promoting a culture of challenge and enjoyment in learning. Rowlatts Mead aims to provide a personalised education that meets the individual needs of each pupil, encouraging them to become active and respectful members of their community. The curriculum is designed to develop not only academic skills but also confidence, curiosity, and compassion.
Rowlatts Mead celebrates the rich cultural diversity of its students, integrating this into the learning experience. The academy actively seeks and values pupil input in shaping their educational journey, preparing them for the responsibilities of life in modern Britain. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and witness the vibrant atmosphere firsthand.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values of Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Resilience, and Reflectiveness, promoting a culture of challenge and enjoyment in learning. Rowlatts Mead aims to provide a personalised education that meets the individual needs of each pupil, encouraging them to become active and respectful members of their community. The curriculum is designed to develop not only academic skills but also confidence, curiosity, and compassion.
Rowlatts Mead celebrates the rich cultural diversity of its students, integrating this into the learning experience. The academy actively seeks and values pupil input in shaping their educational journey, preparing them for the responsibilities of life in modern Britain. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and witness the vibrant atmosphere firsthand.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Staff Portal (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (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
- 315
- Pupils
- 418
- Boys
- 208
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 208 | 210 | 315 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 385 | 193 | 192 | 315 | 28.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 341 | 162 | 179 | 315 | 30.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 341 | 162 | 179 | 315 | 30.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 340 | 163 | 177 | 315 | 32.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 354 | 179 | 175 | 315 | 26.90 |
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