Fosse Mead Primary Academy
URN: 148391 • Leicester LE3 5EA
Overview
- Name
- Fosse Mead Primary Academy
- URN
- 148391
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jay Virk (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01162519261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balfour Street, Leicester LE3 5EA
Summary
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is a mixed, sponsor-led academy located in Leicester, catering to 444 pupils with a capacity of 430. The school is committed to providing a dynamic and multicultural learning environment, where high expectations are set for both staff and students. The principal, Jay Virk, emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages children to tackle challenges and develop resilience.
The academy follows a broad and balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for future educational stages and life in modern Britain. Fosse Mead promotes positive behaviour through its core values, which include resilience, responsibility, kindness, enthusiasm, courage, and curiosity. These values aim to create a focused learning environment and encourage reflective discussions among pupils.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community, inviting them to participate in their children's education. The school encourages visits for prospective families to experience its friendly atmosphere and meet the staff. For any safeguarding concerns, the school provides clear contact information for support outside of school hours.
The academy follows a broad and balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for future educational stages and life in modern Britain. Fosse Mead promotes positive behaviour through its core values, which include resilience, responsibility, kindness, enthusiasm, courage, and curiosity. These values aim to create a focused learning environment and encourage reflective discussions among pupils.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community, inviting them to participate in their children's education. The school encourages visits for prospective families to experience its friendly atmosphere and meet the staff. For any safeguarding concerns, the school provides clear contact information for support outside of school hours.
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
- 430
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 39.40
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 251 | 193 | 430 | 39.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 445 | 247 | 198 | 430 | 40.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 426 | 236 | 190 | 430 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 426 | 236 | 190 | 430 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 430 |
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