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Sherard Primary School

Melton, LE13 1HAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#5,982
of 13,686 nationally

About Sherard Primary School

Sherard Primary School in Melton is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it’s clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has capacity for 420 pupils and currently has 395 on roll, so it’s running close to full. The demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 122 applications for just 54 places, with 53 of those going to first-preference families. That works out at 2.26 applications per place, a clear signal that it’s oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16.2%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23% — so the school serves a slightly less disadvantaged cohort than the national norm. Under headteacher Helena Blumfield, the school has a non-religious character and offers nursery provision, meaning children can join from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE13 1HA
HeadteacherHelena Blumfield
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils395
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity395 / 420 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingTennisGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience ClubBook ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Sherard 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.