Scalford Church of England Primary School
85%
Capacity
71
Pupils
8.8x
Demand
About Scalford Church of England Primary School
Scalford 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 71 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated Scalford Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Wrightam, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
Scalford Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 4 places, making it 8.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scalford Church of England Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Scalford 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 | School Lane, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE14 4DT |
| Headteacher | Melanie Wrightam |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 84 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Oct 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
35
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Melton Mowbray
Melton, LE14 4DT
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