Old Dalby Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Old Dalby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 16 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3JY
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 163 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 16 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive and caring school.”
- “The school values of ‘love, honesty, community, teamwork and friendship’ are woven into daily school life.”
- “This is evident in the calm and orderly environment and pupils’ positive behaviour.”
To improve
- “Pupils with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not always have the right resources they need to help them well enough in some lessons.”
- “However, they do not always benefit from meaningful learning opportunities.”
- “Some children struggle to listen and manage their own emotions.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 June 2023 (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) | 38% | 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: 26 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 26 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.
- Ab Kettleby Primary School 3.0 mi Good
- Captains Close Primary School 3.4 mi Not judged
- Long Clawson Church of England Primary School 3.7 mi Not judged
- Frisby Church of England Primary School 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Asfordby Hill Primary School 4.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wymeswold Church of England Primary School 4.4 mi School remains Good
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 4.6 mi Not judged
- Hose Church of England Primary School 5.0 mi Not judged