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What is Fosse Mead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Fosse Mead Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Fosse Mead Primary Academy located?

Fosse Mead Primary Academy is located in Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE3 5EA.

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Fosse Mead Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Fosse Mead Primary Academy has 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 193 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.5%, 36% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected63%Attendance94.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Fosse Mead Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 193 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Fosse Mead Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Similar-intake median

The area around this school

Environment score: 19/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality10/100

Transport access44/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Fosse Mead Primary Academy

At Fosse Mead Primary Academy, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

70% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.

Attendance at Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Fosse Mead Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Fosse Mead Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Fosse Mead Primary Academy is 12.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Fosse Mead Primary Academy has 193 pupils on roll.

36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Fosse Mead Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Fosse Mead Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Fosse Mead Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Fosse Mead Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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