King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leicester, East Midlands LE3 5PA · Leicester
#652 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#8133 of 15,697 nationally
About King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Leicester, in the Leicester local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 269 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 652nd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 269; capacity filled 84.6%.
There are 207 schools in Leicester; King Richard III Infant and Nursery School ranks 98th of 198 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for King Richard III Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 269
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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239 students · 339 m away
Castle Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,223 students · 538 m away
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
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645 students · 1.1 km away
Dovelands Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
534 students · 1.1 km away
Slater Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 1.2 km away
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students · 1.2 km away
Hazel Community Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students · 1.2 km away
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
300 students · 1.3 km away
Inglehurst Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
228 students · 1.3 km away
Fullhurst Community College
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,441 students · 1.3 km away
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The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
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Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
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Pear Tree Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Richard III Infant and Nursery School a good school?
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 49.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #652 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does King Richard III Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School ranks #652 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #8133 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend King Richard III Infant and Nursery School?
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School had 269 students in 2025.
Is King Richard III Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near King Richard III Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of King Richard III Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.