Scalford Church of England Primary School
About Scalford Church of England Primary School
Scalford Church of England Primary School is a small village school that clearly commands strong local loyalty. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 35 applications for just 4 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 8.75 — meaning nearly nine families applied for every available spot. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the sheer volume of demand suggests that for many families, this is a first-choice school. The school itself is compact, with 71 pupils on roll against a capacity of 84, so class sizes are small and the atmosphere is likely to feel close-knit. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data isn’t included here, the high application numbers alone signal strong local confidence. The school is a Church of England primary in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, and its headteacher is Melanie Wrightam.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2018Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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