Located in Melton Mowbray, Sherard Primary School and Community Centre is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sherard Primary School and Community Centre currently has around 320 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Trevor Marsden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119991 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 320 |
| Number of Boys: | 180 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherard Primary School and Community Centre Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherard Primary School Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Dalby Road , LE13 0BP | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Dalby Road , LE13 0BP | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre Dalby Road , LE13 0BJ | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII School - Specialist Training School and Technology College Burton Road , LE13 1DR | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarson High School Burton Road , LE13 1EA | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Field School Ambleside Way , LE13 0BN | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Field Spencer Academy Ambleside Way , LE13 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ferneley College Scalford Road , LE13 1LH | 2out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Vale Sixth Form College Burton Road , LE13 1DN | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melton Mowbray College Asfordby Road , LE13 0HJ | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | - not rated | 452 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Lodge School Burton Road , LE13 1DJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Leicester Road , LE13 0DA | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.