St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham, Melton Mowbray
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Melton Mowbray, part of Rise Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 19 schools in Melton Mowbray with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 33% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham in detail
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the Executive Headteacher and on behalf of the children, staff and governors I am very pleased to welcome you to Wymondham CE Primary school."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham are Whissendine Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 89% maths); Buckminster Primary School (3.2 miles); St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 82% maths); and Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths).
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Whissendine Church of England Primary SchoolBuckminster Primary SchoolSt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolWaltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
The trust
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (70%).
Who goes there
14.7% 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 (85%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 4 pupils (11.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sycamore Lane (adjacent), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham 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; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Peter's is a small, welcoming community where pupils feel valued and safe. The school has high expectations for all children and provides excellent support for reading and for pupils with additional needs. Staff build strong, caring relationships with families and create a calm atmosphere where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave excellently and are courteous, polite and follow clear routines throughout the school
- Reading is strongly prioritized with early phonics teaching and good support for pupils who need extra help
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are well supported with tailored resources and close work with external agencies
- The school has a calm, welcoming atmosphere with strong pastoral support and positive relationships between staff and families
- High expectations across the school help most pupils achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how staff teach the curriculum mean that pupils' misconceptions are not always addressed and their learning is not deepened
- New aspects of the personal development programme are in early stages, so some pupils miss out on planned opportunities
- Limited clubs and activities available for pupils to develop their talents and interests
- Some pupils lack age-appropriate understanding of protected characteristics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Rugby tournaments, hockey tournaments
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils are proud members of the school community who behave extremely well and achieve good results in a caring, welcoming environment.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 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
17.0
Avg class size
18.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham 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)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
Your chances of a place at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
33%
Available places
35 pupils
105 places
70 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(4)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
34
Total Pupils
21
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£10,385
Per pupil
£390k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
31
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham was not full in 2025: it ran at 33% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
Classes at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham average 17 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham has around 34 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
3.1% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham is at Glebe Lane, Wymondham, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)