Open Free School All-through Hindu Mixed

Avanti Fields School

21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX
Part of: AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Avanti Fields School
Leicester, LE5 0BX
1,178 Pupils
1,372 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
9.10% FSM %
601 Boys
577 Girls
About Avanti Fields School

Avanti Fields School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Leicester, Leicester, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–16 with a Hindu character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,372. Current headteacher: Vanessa Bardsley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester East
Ward Humberstone & Hamilton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Hindu
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 03-09-2018
UKPRN 10067899
URN 143679
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dipak Patel Chair of Local Governing Body 09/02/2025 08/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Vanessa Bardsley Local Governor 11/10/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alka Gadhia Local Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alka Gadhia Local Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom King Local Governor 10/10/2023 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kishan Kotecha Local Governor 08/10/2024 08/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shilpa Mistry Local Governor 24/11/2023 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mayur Patel Local Governor 24/11/2023 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Alisha Patel Local Governor 14/05/2024 14/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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0.64 km • Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avanti Fields School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Leicester, Leicester.
Avanti Fields School has 1,178 pupils, with a capacity of 1,372.
Avanti Fields School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The admissions policy at Avanti Fields School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Avanti Fields School has a Hindu religious character.
The Headteacher at Avanti Fields School is Miss Vanessa Bardsley.
Avanti Fields School is at 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Avanti Fields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Vanessa Bardsley
21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX
01163266813
avanti.org.uk/avantifields/
Location
LE5 0BX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143679
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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