Gaddesby Primary School

About Gaddesby Primary School

Gaddesby Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Melton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Gaddesby Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Richardson, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4165th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 18 in Melton.

Gaddesby Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 18 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Gaddesby Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Gaddesby 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.

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