Best 3 Secondary schools in Melton – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Long Field Spencer Academy (Secondary) in Melton Mowbray; The Priory Belvoir Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham; John Ferneley College (Secondary) in Melton Mowbray — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Long Field Spencer Academy, The Priory Belvoir Academy and John Ferneley College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Long Field Spencer Academy), published Feb 2018. The lowest is 3 (John Ferneley College), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for John Ferneley College (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,800, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST, The Priory Federation of Academies and MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

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Attribute	Long Field Spencer Academy LE13 0BN	The Priory Belvoir Academy NG13 0AX	John Ferneley College LE13 1LH
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BN	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0AX	Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1LH
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Feb 2018	2 8 Jun 2015	3 21 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	650	1100
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST	The Priory Federation of Academies	MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Website	longfieldspencer.org.uk	www.belvoiracademy.co.uk	www.johnferneley.org
Telephone	01664561234	01949844920	01664565901
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Long Field Spencer Academy

LE13 0BN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0BN
Ofsted: 2 26 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: longfieldspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01664561234

The Priory Belvoir Academy

NG13 0AX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 0AX
Ofsted: 2 8 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Priory Federation of Academies
Website: www.belvoiracademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01949844920

John Ferneley College

LE13 1LH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1LH
Ofsted: 3 21 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.johnferneley.org
Telephone: 01664565901

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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