Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Grantham, Melton, NG32 1QR |
| Headteacher | Amanda Scott |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 41 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 41 / 84 (49% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Grantham
Melton, NG32 1QR
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