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.

Academically, Scalford holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2015, with an ungraded visit in 2018 confirming the school ‘remains Good’. In the 2015 inspection, leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good. The school’s most recent Key Stage 2 data isn’t provided here, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Leicestershire is 62, which gives a useful benchmark. Scalford’s small cohort size means results can fluctuate year to year, but the school’s sustained Good rating and high demand suggest solid academic foundations. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, below the national average, which may reflect the largely rural, relatively affluent catchment area.

For families considering Scalford, the practical picture is one of a well-resourced small school. Facilities include a library, sensory room, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, and even a chapel — impressive for a school of this size. The school offers a range of clubs including art, coding, chess, film club and choir, plus sports such as cricket, netball, rounders, athletics and dance. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is no nursery or sixth form, and the school does not offer boarding. Given the intense competition for places, families living outside the immediate catchment area should be realistic about their chances. This is a school that will particularly suit families who value a small, community-focused Church of England primary with strong local reputation and a broad range of activities despite its size.

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