Ab Kettleby Primary School
Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ab Kettleby Primary School is a primary school in Melton Mowbray for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 16th of 19 primary schools in Melton Mowbray. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 26 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Ab Kettleby is a friendly and inclusive school. Staff know pupils and their families well. They look after pupils and make sure that they feel safe. Staff encourage pupils to share their opinions. They have high aspirations for all pupils. The school's values are important to everyone in school. Leaders want all pupils to be 'brilliant young people' who are inquisitive and motivated. Pupils talk with confidence and enthusiasm about their learning. Parents and carers value the community spirit of the school. Typical comments include, 'There is a warmth and care that goes above and beyond.' Leaders and staff across the trust work together to ensure that all pupils achieve well. Pupils enjoy learning because they study a broad and exciting curriculum. School trips and visitors enrich this. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to take on roles of responsibility. Older pupils look after the younger children. Pupils enjoy contributing to the local community. They are proud of their 'Spirit of the games' awards. Pupils say that behaviour is mostly good. They say that there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have a problem. Pupils say that bullying has happened, but adults deal with it well.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders have not had time to check how well the intended curriculum is being implemented in their subjects. This means they are unaware of the quality of learning that is taking place. Subject leaders need to ensure they regularly check that the intended curriculum is being delivered to a high quality and that pupils can remember and apply what they have been taught.
- A small number of pupils do not have a full understanding and tolerance of the individual needs of others. This may hamper their readiness for the next stages of their education. Leaders should ensure that pupils learn more about difference and diversity so that they are fully prepared for the next stages in their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
67 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Ab Kettleby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Asfordby Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 85% met the expected standard |
| Scalford Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Captains Close Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Long Clawson Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andrea Brown
- Phone
- 01664504870
- Address
- Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3JJ
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 140696
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.