Captains Close Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Captains Close Primary School is a primary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 15 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Saxelby Road, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 189 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 15 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils feel happy and safe here.”
- “The school provides a calm and caring environment.”
- “There are warm relationships between pupils and staff.”
To improve
- “There are a few subjects where pupils’ knowledge is more limited.”
- “Pupils sometimes recall activities they have completed rather than the intended knowledge.”
- “Recently, there was a dip in pupils’ achievement in reading.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 55% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 17 first-preference applications, 19 offers in total, 17 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
- Frisby Church of England Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Asfordby Hill Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 2.6 mi Not judged
- The Grove Primary School 2.6 mi Good
- Ab Kettleby Primary School 2.6 mi Good
- Saint Francis Catholic Primary School 2.9 mi School remains Good
- Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre 3.0 mi Good
- Old Dalby Church of England Primary School 3.4 mi Good