Queensmead Primary Academy, Leicester

In its own words: "Our Academy aims were developed following collaborative work with pupils, staff and parents who all contributed thoughts and ideas. We are very proud of our Academy and work together to make sure our aims are met. Our Academy is proud to be a part of the Greenwood Academies Trust ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Queensmead Primary Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust. Thank you for showing an interest in our wonderful Academy. We are a busy but friendly and welcoming place, with lots going on. '' Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming school."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Queensmead Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Queensmead Primary Academy as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 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 Queensmead Primary Academy are Braunstone Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); Dovelands Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 74% maths); Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 76% maths); and Imperial Avenue Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).

Queensmead Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Queensmead Primary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Greenwood Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 34.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (15%) and Black (15%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 9 (2.4%) 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 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winstanley Drive (nw bound), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Queensmead Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Queensmead Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Queensmead Primary Academy are Fullhurst Community College (0.8 miles), The Herewoode Academy (0.9 miles) and The Winstanley School (1 mile).