Captains Close Primary School

About Captains Close Primary School

Captains Close Primary School is an academy converter in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 159 pupils on roll. It is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

159 / 210 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Saxelby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3TU

Phone

01664812630

Headteacher

Natalie Willcock

Website

http://www.captains-close.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Captains Close Primary School?

Captains Close Primary School is an academy converter in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Captains Close Primary School have?

Captains Close Primary School has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Captains Close Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Captains Close Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Captains Close Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Captains Close Primary School is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD.

Where is Captains Close Primary School?

Captains Close Primary School is located at Saxelby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3TU.