Old Dalby Church of England Primary School
75%
Capacity
158
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Old Dalby Church of England Primary School
Old Dalby 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 158 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Old Dalby Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rosemary Browne, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10886th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 18 in Melton.
Old Dalby Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 26 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Old Dalby Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Old Dalby Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Old Dalby 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 | Longcliff Hill, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE14 3JY |
| Headteacher | Rosemary Browne |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 210 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10886th of 13,686
Nationally
1047th of 1,353
In East Midlands
15th of 18
In Melton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longcliff Hill, Melton Mowbray
Melton, LE14 3JY
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