Avanti Fields School
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Attainment 8 of 52.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 52.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.46
- Confidence interval:
- [0.22, 0.71]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Hindu religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 184 | 52.6 | — | 68.5% | 88.6% | 5.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 176 | 48.2 | +0.46 | 64.8% | 80.1% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 111 | 50.3 | +0.69 | 64.0% | 74.0% | 4.8 |
| 2021/2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 143679 |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-16 |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Bardsley |
| Trust | AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Hindu |
| Postcode | LE5 0BX |
| Latest pupils | 184 |
| FSM eligible | 9.1% |
Contact and identifiers
21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX
https://avanti.org.uk/avantifields/View local authority page1163266813| DfE number | 4001 |
| UKPRN | 10067899 |
| Opened | 3 Sept 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 14 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |