Best 3 Primary schools in Leicester – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: Abbey Mead Primary Academy (Primary) in Leicester; Humberstone Junior School (Primary) in Leicester; Catherine Infant School (Primary) in Leicester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Abbey Mead Primary Academy, Humberstone Junior School and Catherine Infant School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Leicester, Leicestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Abbey Mead Primary Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Abbey Mead Primary Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,450, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST and Odyssey Educational Trust.

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Attribute	Abbey Mead Primary Academy LE4 5HH	Humberstone Junior School LE5 1AE	Catherine Infant School LE4 6BY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5HH	Leicester Leicestershire LE5 1AE	Leicester Leicestershire LE4 6BY
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Apr 2024	1 4 Dec 2023	1 13 Jan 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	740	360	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST	Odyssey Educational Trust	Leicester (856)
Website	www.abbey-tmet.uk	www.humberstonejunioracademy.co.uk	www.catherine-inf.leicester.sch.uk
Telephone	01162661809	01162767248	01162625422
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Abbey Mead Primary Academy

LE4 5HH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5HH
Ofsted: 1 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.abbey-tmet.uk
Telephone: 01162661809

Humberstone Junior School

LE5 1AE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 1AE
Ofsted: 1 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Odyssey Educational Trust
Website: www.humberstonejunioracademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01162767248

Catherine Infant School

LE4 6BY

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 6BY
Ofsted: 1 13 Jan 2020
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leicester (856)
Website: www.catherine-inf.leicester.sch.uk
Telephone: 01162625422

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.