Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
URN: 147411 • Leicester LE5 1TG
Overview
- Name
- Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
- URN
- 147411
- 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
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Simpson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162461732
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester LE5 1TG
Summary
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in the Hamilton area of Leicester, catering to children aged three to eleven across two sites. The school serves a total of 792 pupils, with a capacity for 867, and has a notable commitment to inclusivity, featuring a special needs unit called ‘The Nest’ for pupils with Autism and co-occurring needs. The academy operates under the ethos of providing a caring and aspirational environment, emphasising core values of respect, curiosity, resilience, and compassion.
The curriculum at Kestrel Mead is designed to foster a love of learning, with a focus on high-quality teaching and strong outcomes for pupils. The school is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), which enhances professional development for staff and promotes collaboration with other schools. This partnership allows Kestrel Mead to share best practices and provide outreach support, reinforcing its role as a beacon of good practice in the community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through structured open mornings and a closed communication platform, Class Dojo. The school also maintains an active presence on Twitter, sharing updates and celebrating student achievements. Kestrel Mead is dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
The curriculum at Kestrel Mead is designed to foster a love of learning, with a focus on high-quality teaching and strong outcomes for pupils. The school is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), which enhances professional development for staff and promotes collaboration with other schools. This partnership allows Kestrel Mead to share best practices and provide outreach support, reinforcing its role as a beacon of good practice in the community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through structured open mornings and a closed communication platform, Class Dojo. The school also maintains an active presence on Twitter, sharing updates and celebrating student achievements. Kestrel Mead is dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Become an Academy Councillor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Community Events (calendar)
- Challenge Partners 23-24 (download)
- Staff Portal (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (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
- 867
- Pupils
- 792
- Boys
- 402
- Girls
- 390
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 792 | 402 | 390 | 867 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 818 | 416 | 402 | 840 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 758 | 388 | 370 | 837 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 758 | 388 | 370 | 837 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 707 | 361 | 346 | 837 | 20.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 645 | 317 | 328 | 840 | 14.50 |
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