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Schools in Melton Mowbray

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 20 schools and nurseries
  • 4,753 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Melton Mowbray at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Melton Mowbray's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries206 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 42.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary26%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Melton Mowbray

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Melton Mowbray primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Melton Mowbray

6 mainstream schools in Melton Mowbray, best first

Sherard Primary School

Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

52 first choices, 56 offers made

Met the standard at 1162%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
443
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Sherard Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Melton Mowbray

2 mainstream schools in Melton Mowbray, best first

Long Field Spencer Academy

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

218 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.0%
Pupils
930
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Long Field Spencer Academy

John Ferneley College

Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

139 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.7

England 46.2

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
1,170
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school John Ferneley College

Nurseries in Melton Mowbray

10 in Melton Mowbray, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Melton Mowbray

3 in Melton Mowbray, by the school's Eduscope score

Long Field Spencer Academy

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

218 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.0%
Pupils
930
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Long Field Spencer Academy

Special Schools in Melton Mowbray

1 in Melton Mowbray. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

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Every school in Melton Mowbray, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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John Ferneley College, Requires improvementLong Field Spencer Academy, GoodSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSwallowdale Primary School and Community Centre, GoodBrownlow Primary School, GoodThe Grove Primary School, GoodSherard Primary School, GoodMelton Vale Sixth Form College, OutstandingSaint Francis Catholic Primary School, GoodBirch Wood (Melton Area Special School), GoodWoodlands Nursery, GoodOasis Family Centre, GoodLittle Robins Pre-School, GoodEarly Years Nursery School, GoodMelton Mowbray Nursery School, GoodEarly Years Nursery, GoodLittle Rascals Day Nursery, GoodPark Lane Nursery, GoodLittle Rascals - Burton Road, GoodLittle Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good17
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Melton Mowbray vs England

How good are Melton Mowbray's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Melton Mowbray

Melton MowbrayEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 2 with a grade.

    50%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    26%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

89%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Melton Mowbray in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
36% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Melton Mowbray has 20 schools and nurseries.

There are 13% more pupils than in 2018.

26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Melton Mowbray's state schools each January.

Up 13% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Melton Mowbray26%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Melton Mowbray

How many schools are in Melton Mowbray?

Melton Mowbray has 20 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Melton Mowbray?

The highest-ranked schools in Melton Mowbray on Eduscope are Sherard Primary School, Saint Francis Catholic Primary School, Long Field Spencer Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Melton Mowbray are rated Good or Outstanding?

89% of inspected schools in Melton Mowbray hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Melton Mowbray perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Melton Mowbray, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Melton Mowbray?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Melton Mowbray is 18.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Melton Mowbray schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Melton Mowbray is 18.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Melton Mowbray?

There are 4,753 pupils enrolled across schools in Melton Mowbray, with 1,874 in primary and 2,346 in secondary. 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Melton Mowbray?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in Melton Mowbray by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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