What did Ofsted judge Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy has 718 pupils on roll.

What ages does Abbey Mead Primary Academy take?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Abbey Mead Primary Academy located?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 5HH, Leicester.

How do I apply to Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Abbey Mead Primary Academy was 0.531 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

When Abbey Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after in England — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.7% of pupils at Abbey Mead Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Abbey Mead Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after in England — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

Places for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school are allocated before these criteria are applied, reducing the number of places available.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Abbey Mead Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy has 718 pupils on roll.
What ages does Abbey Mead Primary Academy take?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Abbey Mead Primary Academy located?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 5HH, Leicester.
How do I apply to Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Abbey Mead Primary Academy was 0.531 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: When Abbey Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after in England — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.7% of pupils at Abbey Mead Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Abbey Mead Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after in England — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Places for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school are allocated before these criteria are applied, reducing the number of places available.

Abbey Mead Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Abbey Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy has 718 pupils on roll.
What ages does Abbey Mead Primary Academy take?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Abbey Mead Primary Academy located?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 5HH, Leicester.
How do I apply to Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Abbey Mead Primary Academy was 0.531 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: When Abbey Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after in England — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey Mead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.7% of pupils at Abbey Mead Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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