How many pupils does Sherard Primary School have?

Sherard Primary School has 395 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sherard Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sherard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022).

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

62% of pupils at Sherard Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sherard Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sherard Primary School is part of MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Sherard Primary School?

Sherard Primary School is located at Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA.

Sherard Primary School

Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA

Good

Inspected 25 January 2022

Good

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

395

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Sherard Primary School

Sherard Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 395 pupils on roll. It is part of MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 395 / 420 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

9.9%

SEN support

7.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

7.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

23.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

17.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

33.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

£40,269

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,719 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,132

Spend per pupil

£7,395

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA
Phone: 01664565124
Headteacher: Helena Blumfield
Website: www.sherardschool.org

Academy Trust

MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherard Primary School?: Sherard Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Sherard Primary School have?: Sherard Primary School has 395 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sherard Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Sherard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022).
How does Sherard Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Sherard Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sherard Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sherard Primary School is part of MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Sherard Primary School?: Sherard Primary School is located at Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA.

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