Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy, Leicester

In its own words: "The Willowbrook Way of, Be Kind, Be Responsible and Work Hard encapsulates our expectations of each studentm has its basis in the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individualliberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Principal, I would like to welcome you to our school. We have a lot to be proud about at Willowbrook Mead. The school is a happy, stimulating and caring place and we expect high standards of behaviour and good manners throughout the school. We have well-resourced, spacious rooms and attractive surroundings."

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy are Fernvale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths); Thurnby Mead Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 54% reading, 57% maths); Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 71% maths).

Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Willowbrook 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.

34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 36.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (38%), White British (38%) and Mixed (10%).

The school has a SEN unit for pupils with particular needs.

The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Croyland Green (adjacent), 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Willowbrook 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 August 2026, police recorded 193 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382).

In 2024/25, Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy issued 24 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy are The City of Leicester College (0.9 miles); St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles); Orchard Mead Academy (1.1 miles); and Judgemeadow Community College (1.2 miles).