St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE13 0NA · Leicestershire · primary school
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179th 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 3,670 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England 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 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sky Schools Dance Challenge, attend Golf Camps and Summer Golf Coaching, participate in England Netball Camps, or run in the Junior Park Run.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How are the golf and netball camps organised for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are happy at this welcoming school, where a positive culture is encouraged through values such as ‘be courageous, be strong, do everything in love’. Staff hold high aspirations for all pupils, who generally achieve well and feel safe within a calm environment. The school’s ambitious curriculum helps broaden pupils’ horizons, though consistency in teaching and evaluation varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and feel safe, knowing they can share worries with trusted adults.
- The curriculum sets out precise knowledge logically, helping pupils understand the world, such as linking extreme weather to climate change.
- Staff in core subjects demonstrate strong subject knowledge, enabling pupils to recall facts with speed and accuracy.
- Children in the early years settle quickly and are well prepared for key stage one through careful modelling and well-chosen texts.
- Thorough processes help identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, with activities tailored to support their access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of phonics is not consistent; staff do not always model sounds clearly, and some pupils lack sufficient practice to develop fluency.
- Methods for evaluating curriculum implementation are not well-established in some subjects, hindering the identification of successes and next steps.
- The school should improve systems for checking curriculum implementation across all subjects to ensure consistent delivery.
Safeguarding
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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
—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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