Asfordby Hill Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE14 3QX · Leicestershire · primary school
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5th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,259 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Asfordby Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Little Bakers, Garden Club, Fishing, Choosing a healthy lifestyle, and Lego Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 194. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection is recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded under the new framework? How do the named clubs, such as Little Bakers, fit into the weekly timetable for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Asfordby Hill Primary School
Overview
Asfordby Hill Primary School is described as a school where leaders and staff work effectively to ensure every pupil thrives academically and personally. The report highlights a "highly positive, inclusive culture" where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported, with attainment consistently above national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with "secure foundational knowledge" in reading, writing, and mathematics, and disadvantaged pupils performing as well as their peers.
- Attendance is a strength, with whole-school rates "consistently above national figures" and low persistent absence due to close work with families.
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious," carefully sequenced to build knowledge over time, with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and phonics from the start.
- Early years provision is a "real strength," with children getting an "excellent start" through high-quality interactions and targeted support.
- Leadership and governance are "highly effective," fostering a collaborative staff culture and rigorous monitoring to drive continuous improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek continued improvement to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils," particularly those facing barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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