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Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School

Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School

Melton, NG32 1QRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

49%

Capacity

41

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School

Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Melton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 41 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 84 places).

Ofsted has rated Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Scott, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 8 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.

Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (11 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Film Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Croxton Kerrial Church of England 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 CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Grantham, Melton, NG32 1QR
HeadteacherAmanda Scott
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils41
Free School Meals (FSM)31.7%
School Capacity41 / 84 (49% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

11 responses

Would Recommend This School

91%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
18%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental Health

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

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingFootballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

8

Applications

22

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

6 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School

Croxton Kerrial Church of England 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

01476870393www.ckschool.leics.sch.uk

School Lane, Grantham

Melton, NG32 1QR

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School Lane, Grantham

Melton, NG32 1QR

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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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