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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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