Open Other Primary Mixed

Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA
Part of: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Leicester, LE3 5EA
444 Pupils
430 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
39.40% FSM %
251 Boys
193 Girls
About Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Fosse Mead Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leicester, Leicester, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 444 pupils on roll. School capacity: 430. Current headteacher: Karla Hussey.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester West
Ward Fosse
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10087548
URN 148391
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Cathy Brown Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stuart Elliott Local Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Hardman Local Governor 29/09/2023 28/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lucy McNamara Local Governor 25/08/2022 24/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jenny Slinger Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Elle Smith Local Governor 24/08/2023 23/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Miss Emma Tuffey Local Governor 25/08/2022 24/08/2026 Elected by parents
Jay Virk Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mariah Zaman Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Brook Mead Academy
0.45 km • Leicester
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Slater Primary School
0.47 km • Leicester
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Inglehurst Junior School
0.7 km • Leicester
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Inglehurst Infant School
0.75 km • Leicester
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Castle Mead Academy
0.75 km • Leicester
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
0.94 km • Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicester.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy has 444 pupils, with a capacity of 430.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fosse Mead Primary Academy is Mrs Karla Hussey.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is at Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Fosse Mead Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karla Hussey
Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA
01162519261
www.fosse-tmet.uk
Location
LE3 5EA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148391
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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