Sherard Primary School

About Sherard Primary School

Sherard Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Melton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 395 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sherard Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helena Blumfield, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5982nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 18 in Melton.

Sherard Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 54 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sherard Primary School include Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Sherard 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.

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