Sherard Primary SchoolBirch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Melton Mowbray.
Summary of the comparison
This page compares Sherard Primary School and Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) in Melton Mowbray.
Sherard Primary School was judged Good and Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Sherard Primary School (55.0% in 2022-23, 62.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | Melton MowbraySherard Primary School | Melton MowbrayBirch Wood (Melton Area Special School) | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C58/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 124th of 225 in Leicestershire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Academy sponsor led | Academy special converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Not reported | |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-19 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 420 | 240 | |
| Location | Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA | Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 62.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 5.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 105.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 105.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 395 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 16.5% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 5.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 7.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 9.9% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 3.8% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 7.4% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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