Knighton Mead Primary Academy, Leicester

In its own words: "At Knighton Mead we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Our approach prioritises clarity, consistency, and inclusivity, ensuring that all stakeholders-staff, pupils, and parents-understand and embody our shared expectations. We recognise that a conducive learning environment is essential for academic success."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Knighton Mead is in the heart of Leicester City. We are proud of our links with the local community, including Community Wishes, Kaleidoscope, local places of worship, Saffron Wombles, Leicester City Football Club and Leicester Cricket Club. Each half term, every class enjoys a trip, workshop or visitor, which helps make learning fun and exciting."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Knighton Mead Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Knighton Mead Primary Academy as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Knighton Mead Primary Academy are Avenue Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths); Marriott Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 47% maths); Granby Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 69% maths); and Hazel Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths).

Knighton Mead Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Knighton Mead Primary Academy is one of 16 schools run by The Mead Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Knighton Mead Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Asian (26%) and Black (18%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lothair Road (opposite), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Knighton Mead Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Knighton Mead Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Knighton Mead Primary Academy are Sir Jonathan North Girls' College (0.5 miles); Lancaster Academy (0.6 miles); and Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (1.2 miles).