Scalford Church of England Primary School, Melton Mowbray

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~2.3km)Possible (~3.3km)Unlikely (~4.3km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

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Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ashley Ward
Pupils:69 / 84 capacity
LA:Leicestershire
Phone:01664444282
Website:scalford.leics.sch.uk
Address:School Lane, Scalford, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4DT
Area:Schools in LE14
Trust:LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 December 2023

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:150049
UKPRN:10093024
Diocese:Diocese of Leicester
Constituency:Melton and Syston
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

At a Glance

10.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

Reading82%
Maths91%
Writing64%

2025/26 academic year

Class Sizes

17.0

Avg class size

1

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Kings Arms (opposite)
197m · 3 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

82%

Available places

69 pupils

84 capacity

15 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Melton Mowbray

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,405
Projected new pupils:351

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Melton Mowbray

Admissions Demand - Leicestershire

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

8,747

Applications

6,780

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.6%

Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.40515%

Overall absence

1.5625%

Persistent absence

64

Enrolments

Authorised3.0914%
Unauthorised0.31374%
Persistent (10%+)1.5625%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

4.10088%
23/24
3.40515%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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