Long Clawson Church of England Primary School

About Long Clawson Church of England Primary School

Long Clawson Church of England Primary School is a small village school in Melton, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in February 2025, awarded it a Good rating across all graded categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. While the school’s overall effectiveness was not formally judged in that inspection, the consistency of Good grades across the board is notable. Compared with the Leicestershire local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment, which sits at 62%, Long Clawson’s own results are not directly provided in the data, but the school’s strong Ofsted record and the fact that it has held a Good rating since at least its previous inspection in 2015 suggest it is performing in line with or above the typical LA primary school. With just 52 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is significantly undersubscribed in terms of capacity, yet it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 18 applications for just 7 places, a ratio of 2.57 applicants per place.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted report highlights a Good quality of education, and the parent view data is overwhelmingly positive. 100% of parents who responded would recommend the school, and 100% strongly agreed that their child does well there. In terms of specific metrics, 90% of parents strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 86% strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is progressing. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary school for ages 4 to 11, and no specific Key Stage 2 SATs results or Progress 8 scores are available in the data to compare directly against the LA average. However, the strong parental satisfaction and consistent Ofsted Good ratings across both the 2015 and 2025 inspections indicate a stable and effective academic environment. The school also supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs through its SEND provisions.

For families considering Long Clawson, the school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios, and a chapel, alongside sports such as cricket, gymnastics, tennis and rounders. Clubs include drama, book club, choir, science club, coding and art club, providing a broad enrichment offer despite the small roll. The school is a Church of England primary, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the data does not specify any particular religious ethos beyond its character. With 30.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its oversubscription for 2025/26, families should be prepared to apply early, as all 7 first-preference offers were taken up. This school will particularly suit families looking for a small, community-focused primary with strong parental endorsement and a consistent Good Ofsted record.

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