Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU · Leicestershire · primary school
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168th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 2,274 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Captains Close Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Irish dancing, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Captains Close Primary School
Overview
Captains Close Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "happy and safe" within a "calm and caring environment." The report highlights "warm relationships between pupils and staff" and notes that learners are "friendly, polite and kind." Overall, the school provides an "ambitious and engaging curriculum" with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" and "enjoy learning," often explaining how they are developing skills for the future.
- Teachers make "effective use of technology" to explain concepts and adapt activities well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Following urgent action, staff now "teach phonics and reading consistently well," with pupils tracking their success and showing improving skills.
- The provision for personal development is "well considered," with pupils encouraged to reflect on fundamental British values and take responsibility for resolving issues.
- Staff are "proud to work at the school" and feel "well supported" by the trust and new leadership.
Areas to improve
- The school must embed revised curriculum plans in foundation subjects to ensure pupils learn and remember "essential knowledge" rather than just recalling activities.
- In the early years, staff should use assessment information more effectively to plan activities and check that all children benefit from key learning experiences.
- The revised behaviour policy needs to be "consistently followed and fully understood by all" to address current inconsistencies in application.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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
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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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