Sherard Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA · Leicestershire · primary school
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103rd 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 the 4,023 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 41% | 1.79 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sherard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the after-school club support pupils who need extra help with their homework?
What Ofsted said about Sherard Primary School
Overview
Sherard Primary School is described as a "happy and caring community" where pupils are "polite and confident" and proud of their education. Leaders have established "high standards" and a culture of "high aspirations" that balances academic rigour with care for pupils, resulting in positive relationships and effective teaching.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-organised and ambitious," using a "big question" approach each term to help pupils build knowledge and make links between subjects.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and prioritise vocabulary acquisition, ensuring pupils use "impressive technical words" linked to their learning.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with staff providing extra help for those struggling and selecting reading books that "match the sounds they know."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive learning "closely matched to their needs," following the same topics as their mainstream peers.
- Personal development is central to the school’s work, with pupils taught to recognise emotions, understand discrimination, and show respect to everyone.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop an "effective and time-efficient assessment system" for science and foundation subjects to rigorously check what pupils know and remember.
- Leaders need to systematically analyse behaviour records to "spot patterns in pupils’ behaviour" and address any identified issues.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and taking "appropriate and timely action" on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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