Ab Kettleby Primary School vs Captains Close Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ab Kettleby Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Ab Kettleby Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Captains Close Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #910 of 1,516 | #1110 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10333 of 15,697 | #12011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 67 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abkettleby.org | www.captains-close.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ab Kettleby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 31.1).
- •Captains Close Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 36%).
- •Ab Kettleby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Captains Close Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 67.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ab Kettleby Primary School better than Captains Close Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ab Kettleby Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ab Kettleby Primary School and Captains Close Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ab Kettleby Primary School: 67. Captains Close Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ab Kettleby Primary School and Captains Close Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ab Kettleby Primary School is 910th of 1,516 and Captains Close Primary School is 1110th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).