The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 589
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
60 Checketts Road, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE4 5EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpark Vale Academy
Independent · Very close
Continuum School - Leicester
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Rushey Mead Primary School
Primary · 421m away
Darul Uloom Leicester
Independent · 436m away
Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 474m away
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 775m away
Soar Valley College
Secondary · 789m away
Wyvern Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Questions parents ask
What is Mellor Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mellor Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mellor Community Primary School?
Mellor Community Primary School currently has 589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mellor Community Primary School take?
Mellor Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mellor Community Primary School?
Mellor Community Primary School is in LEICESTER, LE4 5EQ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mellor Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mellor Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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