King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Andrewes Street Leicester Leicestershire LE3 5PA |
| Reference Number | 120017 |
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall. The school serves a diverse community and fosters an inclusive environment where staff, pupils, and families take pride in being part of the school. Despite some positive developments in teaching reading, particularly in early years, the overall educational quality is falling short, particularly in the curriculum's consistency and effectiveness across subjects. The leadership is aware of the challenges, especially in providing adequate support for SEND pupils and ensuring that all areas of learning are effectively delivered.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 275 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.91%
Girls: 49.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 83.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 36 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 27.3% |
| White, Other | 21.8% |
| African | 17.5% |
| Asian, Other | 7.3% |
| White, British | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school fosters a strong sense of community and inclusiveness.
- Pupils in the early years settle quickly and are happy to learn.
- Attendance figures are improving as staff engage with families.
- Pupils express appreciation for the recognition of their achievements.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum sequencing is inconsistent across various subjects.
- Not all pupils with SEND receive appropriate support.
- Early years learning environment does not sufficiently support communication and language.
- Limited professional development opportunities for staff across the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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