Somerby Primary School
High Street, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Somerby Primary School is a primary school in Melton Mowbray for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 4th of 19 primary schools in Melton Mowbray. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2012, report published 16 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 November 2022
Somerby Primary School is a small and welcoming school. Parents and pupils talk positively about the fact that the school feels like a family. One parent echoed the view of many when they stated that their child 'has achieved so much since starting at the school' and that 'the teachers treat the children like they are part of their family'. Pupils also value the fact that 'we all help each other'. Pupils know that they can speak to any adult in the school if they have any worries. Pupils and parents said that bullying is not something that happens at the school. If it did, pupils and parents know that staff would deal with it effectively. Leaders are ambitious for the pupils. They seek opportunities for pupils to enrich their learning both in and beyond the classroom. Pupils have access to a range of clubs, including sports clubs, choir and art club. Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills. Older pupils talk positively about the work of the school council. Older pupils help younger pupils. For example, at lunchtime, older pupils help younger pupils to cut up their food, and encourage them to use their manners. Somerby Primary School is a caring school where staff promote kindness.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in the early years is not always well planned or considered. Children do not always get access to provision that helps them to enrich their vocabulary and learn well. Leaders should develop the provision in the early years so that pupils' experiences enhance their learning.
- The curriculum in some subjects is new. In these subjects, leaders have thought carefully about curriculum content and the order in which it should be taught. However, the monitoring of the delivery of these subjects has not yet taken place. Leaders should ensure that time is given to monitor all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Somerby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dalby School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Whissendine Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Catmose Primary | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andrea Brown
- Phone
- 01664504888
- Address
- High Street, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2PZ
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 140754
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.