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Ab Kettleby Primary School

Ab Kettleby Primary School

Melton, LE14 3JJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

87%

Capacity

67

Pupils

4.1x

Demand

About Ab Kettleby Primary School

Ab Kettleby Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Melton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 67 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 77 places).

Ofsted has rated Ab Kettleby Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Brown, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12907th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 18 in Melton.

Ab Kettleby Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 11 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ab Kettleby Primary School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Ab Kettleby Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWartnaby Road, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE14 3JJ
HeadteacherAndrea Brown
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils67
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity67 / 77 (87% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)

12907th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 94%

1259th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 93%

18th of 18

In Melton

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

36%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:82%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:45%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:64%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +36%

'22/23

0%

'23/24

36%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsDining HallSensory RoomSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

45

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ab Kettleby Primary School

Ab Kettleby Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01664504870www.abkettleby.org

Wartnaby Road, Melton Mowbray

Melton, LE14 3JJ

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Wartnaby Road, Melton Mowbray

Melton, LE14 3JJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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