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

Ofsted judged North Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend North Mead Primary Academy?

North Mead Primary Academy has 447 pupils on roll.

What ages does North Mead Primary Academy take?

North Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is North Mead Primary Academy located?

North Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 9DL, Leicester.

How do I apply to North Mead Primary Academy?

North 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 far from North Mead Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at North Mead Primary Academy for 2023-24 (Reception) was 4.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at North Mead Primary Academy?

When North Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 needs — 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 60 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 North Mead Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at North 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 far did offers reach?

4.397miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at North Mead Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at North 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.

1Children in care — 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 needs — 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).
6Catchment area — 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, requested — 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.

Document header names the school 'North Mead Primary School'; council index lists it as 'North Mead Primary Academy'. EHCP allocation is described but not numbered as a criterion, per instructions.

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.

North Mead Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge North Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged North Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend North Mead Primary Academy?: North Mead Primary Academy has 447 pupils on roll.
What ages does North Mead Primary Academy take?: North Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is North Mead Primary Academy located?: North Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 9DL, Leicester.
How do I apply to North Mead Primary Academy?: North 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 far from North Mead Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at North Mead Primary Academy for 2023-24 (Reception) was 4.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at North Mead Primary Academy?: When North Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 needs — 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 60 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 North Mead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at North 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 far did offers reach?

4.397miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at North Mead Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at North 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.

1Children in care — 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 needs — 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).
6Catchment area — 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, requested — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Document header names the school 'North Mead Primary School'; council index lists it as 'North Mead Primary Academy'. EHCP allocation is described but not numbered as a criterion, per instructions.

North Mead Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge North Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged North Mead Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend North Mead Primary Academy?: North Mead Primary Academy has 447 pupils on roll.
What ages does North Mead Primary Academy take?: North Mead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is North Mead Primary Academy located?: North Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 9DL, Leicester.
How do I apply to North Mead Primary Academy?: North 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 far from North Mead Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at North Mead Primary Academy for 2023-24 (Reception) was 4.397 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at North Mead Primary Academy?: When North Mead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 needs — 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 60 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 North Mead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at North Mead Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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