Open Evening- Wednesday 14th October

  • Come and discover North Mead

    Choosing a school is an important decision, and we believe the best way to understand North Mead is to come and see it for yourself.

    Our Open Evening gives prospective families the opportunity to visit the school, meet staff, explore our learning environment and find out what makes North Mead distinctive.

    Open Evening 2026

    Wednesday 14 October 2026
    3:30pm–7:00pm

    Families are welcome to visit during the evening to:

    • meet members of our leadership and teaching team
    • tour the school
    • visit classrooms and learning spaces
    • find out about our Nursery and Reception provision
    • hear about our curriculum and reading approach
    • learn about SEND and inclusion
    • explore our pastoral support
    • find out about clubs, trips and enrichment
    • ask questions about admissions
    • see what daily life at North Mead feels like

    Why families choose North Mead

    At North Mead, our offer is built around four things:

    • Achieve
      Strong academic outcomes and high expectations.
    • Experience
      A broad range of trips, enrichment, clubs and our Fantastic Fifty experiences.
    • Belong
      An inclusive school where children are known, supported and encouraged to participate fully.
    • Thrive
      Pastoral support, family support, SEND provision and a strong focus on wellbeing.

    The North Mead Offer

    Families visiting on Open Evening will also be able to find out more about the wider North Mead Offer, including:

    • free wraparound provision from 7:45am to 4:30pm
    • free curriculum trips and enrichment
    • free breakfast provision
    • free after-school opportunities
    • sport, music, arts and cultural experiences
    • strong pastoral and family support
    • bilingual staff
    • a free 30-hour Nursery offer

    We believe opportunity should not depend on a family’s ability to pay.

    Excellent outcomes

    Our 2026 results reflect the high expectations we have for pupils.

    At Key Stage 2:

    • 92% achieved the expected standard in Reading
    • 83% achieved the expected standard in Writing
    • 88% achieved the expected standard in Mathematics
    • 81% achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Mathematics combined

    You can see our full results on the Results page.

    Nursery and Reception

     

    Nursery

    North Mead offers a free all-day Nursery place from 8:30am to 3:15pm.

    Nursery applications are made directly to the school.

    A Nursery place does not automatically guarantee a Reception place.

    Reception

    Applications for Reception places are made through Leicester City Council.

    For September 2027 entry:

    • applications open 1 September 2026
    • applications close 15 January 2027
    • national offer day is 16 April 2027

    Our staff can explain the admissions process during Open Evening.

    Inclusion at North Mead

    Every child should be able to: Belong. Participate. Succeed.

    Families can speak to our SENDCo and inclusion staff about:

    • SEND support
    • reasonable adjustments
    • communication and interaction
    • pastoral support
    • emotional wellbeing
    • our graduated response
    • Pheasants, our Targeted Plus provision
    • Bumblebees, our specialist provision

    We want families to feel confident asking questions about their child’s individual needs.

    What makes North Mead different?

    We want children to achieve well, but we also want them to experience a rich and memorable primary education.

    Across their time at North Mead, pupils benefit from:

    • Fantastic Fifty experiences
    • trips and visitors
    • sport
    • music
    • performance
    • leadership opportunities
    • enrichment
    • free clubs
    • a strong reading culture
    • a broad and ambitious curriculum

    Our aim is to give every child opportunities that broaden horizons and build confidence.

    Meet the team

    Open Evening is an opportunity to meet:

    • senior leaders
    • teachers
    • support staff
    • SEND and inclusion staff
    • pastoral staff
    • office staff

    Please ask us questions. We want families to leave with a clear sense of what North Mead offers and whether it is the right school for their child.

    Can’t make the Open Evening?

    If you are unable to attend, please contact the school office to discuss another opportunity to visit.

    Telephone: 0116 276 7761
    Email: [email protected]

     

    We look forward to welcoming you

    Places available — come and discover North Mead.

    Every Child. Every Lesson. Every Day.

    High achievement. Exceptional opportunities. A school where every child belongs.

     

    External Resource/Organisation Link
    Leicester City Council Reception Admissions Apply for a primary school place

     

    Related North Mead Pages

    • Admissions
    • Nursery / EYFS
    • Results
    • Inclusion
    • SEND
    • Enrichment
    • What Makes North Mead Different
    • Contact Us