Great Dalby School vs Melton Vale Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Dalby School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
137 students
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
Melton Mowbray · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
533 students
| Measure | Great Dalby School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Melton Vale Sixth Form College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #354 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #4800 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 137 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | – | 32.9 |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatdalby.bepschools.org | www.mv16.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Melton Vale Sixth Form College is the larger school with 533 students compared with 137.
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 Great Dalby School better than Melton Vale Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Dalby School and Melton Vale Sixth Form College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Dalby School: 137. Melton Vale Sixth Form College: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Dalby School and Melton Vale Sixth Form College rank in East Midlands?
Great Dalby School is 354th of 1,516 and Melton Vale Sixth Form College is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).