Inglehurst Infant School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Inglehurst Infant School currently has around 259 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27%. african pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by indian at 16.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ingle Street, Leicester, LE3 9FS |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01162622479 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kerry Pochin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150026 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 259 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.00% | 70 |
| African | 20.80% | 54 |
| Indian | 16.20% | 42 |
| Other White | 15.80% | 41 |
| Other Asian | 5.00% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 877 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.