Hose Church of England Primary School, Melton Mowbray
Hose Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Melton Mowbray. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 19 schools in Melton Mowbray with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 61% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hose Church of England Primary School in detail
Hose Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Hose Church of England Primary School is a wonderful school nestled in the heart of the Vale of Belvoir and, as Headteacher, I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to work here."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Leicestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Hose Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hose Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Hose Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hose Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hose Church of England Primary School are Harby Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); Long Clawson Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good); Stathern Primary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Langar CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hose Church of England Primary School.
Harby Church of England Primary SchoolLong Clawson Church of England Primary SchoolStathern Primary SchoolLangar CofE Primary School
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hose Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
16.3% 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.
In 2026, 7 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Hose Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hose Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dairy Lane (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hose Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a warm, inclusive environment where behaviour is exemplary and kindness is the norm. The school has an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge carefully, with reading as a special focus from day one. Staff are well-trained, and the school offers enriching experiences from residential trips to annual productions that celebrate the whole school community.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes to learning throughout the school - pupils are courteous, considerate and consistently meet high expectations
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum with careful planning that helps pupils build knowledge step by step and make strong links between subjects
- Reading is a core priority with expert phonics teaching from Reception, developing a lasting love of reading in pupils
- Outstanding early years provision where children are eager to learn and staff provide high-quality interactions matched to individual development
- Excellent personal development programme promoting respect, acceptance, tolerance and character education
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment system is new and not fully embedded - teachers sometimes do not identify and resolve gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong leadership commitment to pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Cricket, wheelchair basketball, skateboarding, music lessons, residential trips, annual school productions
Hose Church of England Primary School is a small school where pupils flourish with enthusiasm and a strong sense of belonging. The school has made significant improvements from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, now judged as Good for quality of education with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
14.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hose Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hose Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hose Church of England Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
47 pupils
77 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Melton Mowbray
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Melton Mowbray
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
43
Total Pupils
23
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,136
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,702
Per pupil
£404k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
41
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hose Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hose Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hose Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is Hose Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hose Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Hose Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hose Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hose Church of England Primary School?
Hose Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 61% of its 77 places.
How big are the classes at Hose Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hose Church of England Primary School average 14.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hose Church of England Primary School?
Hose Church of England Primary School has around 43 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hose Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Hose Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hose Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hose Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hose Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hose Church of England Primary School?
Hose Church of England Primary School is at Bolton Lane, Hose, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4JE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)