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Frisby Church of England Primary School

Melton, LE14 2NHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#6,172
of 13,686 nationally

About Frisby Church of England Primary School

Frisby Church of England Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with a parent experience that speaks to strong demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 32 applications for just 9 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.56. All 9 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are reasonable, but competition is real. The school is a small, Church of England primary in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, with 115 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119. Headteacher Charmaine Ainge leads a mixed-gender state school for children aged 4 to 11. Just over 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives a sense of the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHall Orchard Lane, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE14 2NH
HeadteacherCharmaine Ainge
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils115
Free School Meals (FSM)17.4%
School Capacity115 / 119 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballTennisDanceRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: frisbyprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frisby 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.