Avanti Fields School is a all-through school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a hindu religious character.
Avanti Fields School currently has around 1178 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (91.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX |
| Website: | https://avanti.org.uk/avantifields/ |
| Telephone: | 01163266813 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Vanessa Bardsley |
| Religious character: | Hindu |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143679 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1372 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1178 |
| Number of Boys: | 601 |
| Number of Girls: | 577 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 91.60% | 1079 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 27 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 12 |
| White British | 1.00% | 12 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| African | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Junior School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant Academy Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Junior School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 172 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 993 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.