Classpot

Mellor Community Primary School

Leicester, LE4 5EQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#7,309
of 13,686 nationally

About Mellor Community Primary School

Mellor Community Primary School is a state primary in Leicester that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for just 50 places, with 46 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. The school currently has 589 pupils on roll against a capacity of 695, so there is some physical room to grow, but the competition for places suggests it is a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the diverse, urban intake you would expect in Leicester. The school is non-denominational and caters for children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed-gender school, and the headteacher is Nicola Foster.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address60 Checketts Road, LEICESTER, Leicester, LE4 5EQ
HeadteacherNicola Foster
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils589
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
School Capacity589 / 695 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 282 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Mellor Community Primary School

Mellor Community 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.