Kestrel Mead Primary Academy

About Kestrel Mead Primary Academy

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is an academy converter in Leicester, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 792 pupils on roll. It is part of THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

792 / 866 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1TG

Phone

01162461732

Headteacher

Zoe Simpson

Website

www.kestrel-tmet.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy?

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is an academy converter in Leicester, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Kestrel Mead Primary Academy have?

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy has 792 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Kestrel Mead Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Kestrel Mead Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is part of THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy?

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is located at Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1TG.