Avenue Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Avenue Primary School is a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use creative, memorable approaches to learning - such as themed history days and gallery visits - that deepen pupils' understanding. The school celebrates diversity and teaches pupils to respect different religions and cultures, helping them become thoughtful, well-rounded young people.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum where teachers clearly explain content and check pupils' understanding regularly
- Strong reading program with expert teaching of phonics and a 'reading crew' of older pupils helping younger children
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who access the full curriculum and achieve well from their starting points
- Rich personal development including a wide range of clubs, sports, music and memorable themed learning events
- Inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity through visits to places of worship, themed days and assemblies
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, teaching activities do not consistently challenge pupils who are ready to move their learning forward, meaning some pupils do not gain the depth of understanding they are capable of
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking, dance, music, sports clubs, school orchestra, girls' cricket, hockey, basketball, annual Year 6 residential visit, reading crew, themed assemblies
Avenue Primary School has maintained its high standards since the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, feel safe and secure, and achieve well across the curriculum with strong relationships between staff and students.
At a Glance
18.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
273 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74%. Maths has improved from 68% to 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
545 pupils
553 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,739
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Leicester (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.24894%
Overall absence
12.06544%
Persistent absence
489
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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