Come and discover North Mead

Choosing a school is an important decision. We would love you to visit North Mead and see what makes our school special.

At North Mead, children benefit from high expectations, excellent teaching, exceptional opportunities and a school where every child belongs.

We currently have places available in some year groups and offer free all-day Nursery provision from 8:30am to 3:15pm.

Whether your child is starting Nursery or Reception, moving into Leicester or changing schools, our team will be happy to help.

Call us on 0116 276 7761 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Why choose North Mead?

Children at North Mead benefit from:

  • excellent academic outcomes
  • an ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum
  • our Fantastic Fifty — memorable experiences throughout primary school
  • free trips, visits and enrichment
  • free wraparound opportunities
  • free all-day Nursery provision
  • strong SEND and inclusive provision
  • ELSA, Family Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor and attendance support
  • bilingual staff who can support families
  • a school where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed

Every Child. Every Lesson. Every Day.

Come and see us

The best way to understand North Mead is to visit.

During a tour you can:

  • see our classrooms and learning environment
  • meet members of our team
  • find out about our curriculum
  • discover our Fantastic Fifty
  • learn about enrichment and wraparound provision
  • hear about our SEND and pastoral support
  • ask any questions you have about joining North Mead

Tours can be arranged throughout the school year.

Telephone: 0116 276 7761

Email: [email protected]

Nursery at North Mead

Free all-day Nursery: 8:30am–3:15pm

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

Our Nursery provides children with a strong start to their education through high-quality early years teaching, carefully planned play and provision, language development and rich experiences.

Children become part of the wider North Mead community and begin developing the confidence, independence and learning behaviours that will prepare them for Reception.

Applying for Nursery

Nursery applications are managed directly by North Mead.

To enquire about availability or apply for a place:

Telephone: 0116 276 7761
Email: [email protected]

Our office team will explain the application arrangements and answer any questions.

Please note admission to North Mead Nursery does not automatically guarantee a Reception place. A separate Reception application must be made through your home local authority.

Starting Reception

Applications for Reception places are coordinated by the local authority.

For children starting Reception in September 2027, parents should apply through their home local authority by the national closing date.

If you live in Leicester City, applications are made through Leicester City Council School Admissions.

Families living outside Leicester should normally apply through the local authority where they live, even if they wish to apply for North Mead.

Reception 2027 key dates

  • Applications open: 1 September 2026
  • Closing date: 15 January 2027
  • National Offer Day: 16 April 2027

 

For applications and further information, visit Leicester City Council → Primary School Admissions.

Joining North Mead during the school year – In-year admissions

Children can join North Mead at different points during their primary education.

You may need an in-year place because:

  • you have moved into Leicester
  • you have moved to another part of the city
  • your child has recently arrived in the UK
  • you are considering changing schools
  • your child needs a school place during the academic year

Applications for Reception to Year 6 are made through Leicester City Council’s in-year admissions process.

We encourage families considering North Mead to contact us as well. We can tell you about the school, discuss current availability and arrange a visit.

For applications, visit Leicester City Council → In-Year School Admissions.

Children with an EHCP

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are admitted through the statutory EHCP consultation process rather than the usual school admissions process.

Families considering North Mead are very welcome to contact us to discuss their child’s needs and our provision.

SENDCo: Miss Kirsten Holland

For more information about SEND and our graduated approach, visit: Our Academy → Inclusion

How places are allocated

North Mead has published admission arrangements setting out how places are allocated.

If there are more applications than places available, the published oversubscription criteria are applied.

Full details can be found in our current Admissions Policy.

Waiting lists

Where a year group is full, families may be able to join the relevant waiting list in accordance with the published admissions arrangements.

Availability can change during the year.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss whether places may currently be available.

Appeals

If an application for a school place is refused, parents may have the right to appeal.

Information about the appeals process and relevant deadlines is available through Leicester City Council School Admissions.

Need help?

Admissions can sometimes feel complicated, particularly if you are moving area or applying during the school year.

Please contact us if you are unsure what to do.

North Mead Primary Academy
0116 276 7761
[email protected]

Our team will be happy to help you understand the process.

External Resource/Organisation Link
Leicester City Council Reception Admissions Apply for a primary school place
Leicester City Council In-Year Admissions In-year school admissions
Leicester City Council School Admission Appeals School admission appeals
Leicester City Council Catchment information School catchment areas

For the latest Admissions Policy, please visit the policy page. 

Related North Mead Pages

  • Open Evening
  • Inclusion
  • SEND
  • Contact Us

 

 

Nursery

If you are applying for a place in our  Nursery, please contact the academy office in person (or call 0116 276 7761) the year before your child turns three.

We will add your child to the list of new children for that academic year. Around Easter time (March/April) we will make contact with you to confirm that you still require a school place for your child and let you know of the next steps.

Please be aware that we are often oversubscribed so we recommend you apply in plenty of time to avoid not getting a school place

You can find our Nursery admissions policy here: TMET-Nursery-Admissions-Policy-v8.0-1.pdf

Reception to Year 6

Our admissions for full time education (Reception to Year 6) are made through Leicester City Council.

To apply for a place at our school for your child in any of these year groups, you will need to submit an online application to Leicester City Council. Please see their website for details:

Leicester City Council – School Admissions

Admission arrangements for our school are in our Admissions Policy, including how the Local Authority will allocate places on a priority basis (oversubscription criteria).

NMPA Admissions Policy 2023 Onwards

North Mead Academy’s catchment area can be found here.

In-year Admissions:

If you have moved address, recently arrived in Leicester or looking to change your child’s school, please click here for more information on how to apply for a place at our school.

Admissions Appeals:

For information about how to appeal an admissions decision and the latest admissions appeals timetable, please click here.

Leicester Schools Admissions Team contact details:

Address: School Admissions Service, Customer Service Centre, York House, 91 Granby Street,

Leicester, LE1 6FB

Telephone: 0116 454 1009 (option 1)

Email: [email protected]

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about our school.