Is Old Dalby Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 88th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Old Dalby Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Old Dalby Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Old Dalby Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Old Dalby Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Old Dalby Church of England Primary School

Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3JY

Local ranking88th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 158
Boys: 86 (53%)
Girls: 77 (47%)
Capacity: 210 (78% full)
SEND: 15.2%
FSM Eligible: 17.1%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 13.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,411/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
Other: 1.9%
White Other: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.6%

93.0%

White British

3.8%

Mixed White & Asian

1.9%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01664822455

office@olddalbyschool.org.uk

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Longcliff Hill

Melton Mowbray, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140095
UKPRN: 10043004
Establishment No.: 3067
Trust: OLD DALBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

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