Captains Close Primary School vs Frisby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Frisby Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Captains Close Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Frisby Church of England Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1110 of 1,516 | #588 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12011 of 15,697 | #7469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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.captains-close.leics.sch.uk | www.frisbyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frisby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 31.1).
- •Frisby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 55%).
- •Frisby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Captains Close Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 107.
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 Captains Close Primary School better than Frisby Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Frisby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.4 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 Captains Close Primary School and Frisby Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Captains Close Primary School: 189. Frisby Church of England Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Captains Close Primary School and Frisby Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Captains Close Primary School is 1110th of 1,516 and Frisby Church of England Primary School is 588th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).