Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
URN: 140913 • Melton Mowbray LE14 4AJ
Overview
- Name
- Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 140913
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Bardsley (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01664464269
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Melton Road, Melton Mowbray LE14 4AJ
Summary
Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, serving a rural community since 1844. As part of the Rise Multi-Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a high standard of education within a caring, Christian environment. The school's ethos focuses on nurturing confident and happy individuals who enjoy learning and working together.
The school accommodates 98 pupils across four vertically grouped classes: Holly (Reception), Willow (Years 1 and 2), Oak (Years 3 and 4), and Sycamore (Years 5 and 6). With a dedicated team of four full-time teachers and support staff, Waltham on the Wolds offers a varied curriculum enriched by visiting specialists in music, French, and sports.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, fostering strong partnerships with local organisations, including the village church and parish council. The school also provides a Pre-school and Before and After School childcare facility, ensuring a supportive environment for families and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The school accommodates 98 pupils across four vertically grouped classes: Holly (Reception), Willow (Years 1 and 2), Oak (Years 3 and 4), and Sycamore (Years 5 and 6). With a dedicated team of four full-time teachers and support staff, Waltham on the Wolds offers a varied curriculum enriched by visiting specialists in music, French, and sports.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, fostering strong partnerships with local organisations, including the village church and parish council. The school also provides a Pre-school and Before and After School childcare facility, ensuring a supportive environment for families and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governor Newsletters (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- MY CHILD HAS SENSORY AND/OR PHYSICAL NEEDS (sen)
- Q1: My child has SEND. I would like to look around. What do I need to do? (sen)
- Q15: Does the school have a Special Educational Needs co-ordinator (SENCO)? If so who are they and how can someone get in touch with them? (sen)
- Q21: My child has SEND. I would like to look around. What do I need to do? (sen)
- Q7: What training have you/your staff had in SEND? (sen)
- Waltham's Information Report and SEND Policy (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Stathern Primary School (72.4)
- Great Dalby School (70.8)
- Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre (70.2)
- Saint Francis Catholic Primary School (64.5)
- Asfordby Hill Primary School (62.6)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 98
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 61 | 37 | 119 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 101 | 59 | 42 | 119 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | 54 | 39 | 100 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | 54 | 39 | 100 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 83 | 47 | 36 | 100 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 80 | 43 | 37 | 100 | 7.50 |
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