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Sherard Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sherard Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 395 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

395

Pupils

420

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Sherard Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sherard Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sherard Primary School — School Information

Full address
Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
16.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145083

Other Primary Schools in Melton Mowbray

If Sherard Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Melton Mowbray are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sherard Primary School

Is Sherard Primary School oversubscribed?

Sherard Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sherard Primary School?

Admission to Sherard Primary School is managed by Leicestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sherard Primary School cover?

Sherard Primary School is a primary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sherard Primary School?

Sherard Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.