Frisby Church of England Primary School, Melton Mowbray

Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades Frisby Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 6 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils generally achieve well in this school."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils enjoy attending this school."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that children get off to a positive start in the early years."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusion."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, including those responsible for governance, act in the best interests of pupils and the school community."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have established a personal development curriculum that is closely aligned to the school's vision and values."

Curriculum and teaching - Needs attention. "There are some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that teachers take appropriate action to check and quickly close any gaps so pupils secure their foundational knowledge, such as in early reading, letter formation and writing, as soon as possible"; "Leaders should ensure that they provide staff with the training they need so they make adaptations that support higher-attaining pupils to learn the curriculum deeply and achieve well".

In its own words: "The choice of primary school is one of the most important decisions you, as a parent, will have to make for your child and I know that you will want them to have the best possible start to their education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please explore and if you have any questions, please get in touch!"

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Frisby Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 75% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Frisby Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Frisby Church of England Primary School are Captains Close Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 55% reading, 60% maths); Asfordby Hill Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); Gaddesby Primary School (3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Thrussington Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths).

Frisby Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Frisby Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Frisby Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 48% would recommend the school, 65% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (73%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).

15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 7 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Frisby Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollow Lane (opposite), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Frisby Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.