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Great Dalby School

Academy converter · Melton Mowbray · LE14 2HA

Ages 5–11 · 137 pupils · Leicestershire

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

4.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-02-25

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)63%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)3.3%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
122

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

137 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
137
Boys / girls
79 / 58
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
137 / 140 (98%)
Free school meals
6.6%
FSM pupils
9
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Bradgate Education Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Hanks

Location

Address
Top End, Great Dalby
Postcode
LE14 2HA
Town
Melton Mowbray
County
Leicestershire
Local authority
Leicestershire
District
Melton
Constituency
Melton and Syston
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, 137 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.6%.

Open schools in Melton Mowbray
24
Primary schools in Melton Mowbray
20
Academies among open schools in Melton Mowbray
83% (20)
Open schools in LE14
14
Primary in LE14
14
Open schools in Leicestershire LA
328
Primary in Leicestershire LA
231

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Melton MowbrayNear LE14

  • Saint Francis Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Melton Mowbray · LE13 0BP · Leicestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM20.3%

    2.7 miles away

  • Sherard Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Melton Mowbray · LE13 1HA · Leicestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM16.4%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Hanks
Telephone
01664562750
Website
https://www.greatdalby.bepschools.org

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