Open Other Primary Mixed

Captains Close Primary School

Saxelby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU
Part of: ASFORDBY CAPTAIN'S CLOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU
159 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
30.20% FSM %
88 Boys
71 Girls
About Captains Close Primary School

Captains Close Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 159 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Natalie Willcock.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Melton
Parliamentary Constituency Melton and Syston
Ward Asfordby
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Opened 01-07-2013
UKPRN 10042230
URN 139845
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Clare Howe Chair of Local Governing Body 24/09/2024 23/09/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Emma Bolderson Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Collins Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Emma Fraser Local Governor 21/03/2025 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Zoe Gravenor Local Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Howe Local Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Sue Smith Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Willcock Local Governor 27/08/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Frisby Church of England Primary School
1.89 km • Melton Mowbray
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Asfordby Hill Primary School
2.22 km • Melton Mowbray
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3.98 km • Melton Mowbray
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
4.23 km • Melton Mowbray
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Ab Kettleby Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Captains Close Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Captains Close Primary School has 159 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Captains Close Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Captains Close Primary School is Mrs Natalie Willcock.
Captains Close Primary School is at Saxelby Road, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Captains Close Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Captains Close Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Natalie Willcock
Saxelby Road, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3TU
01664812630
www.captains-close.leics.sch.uk
Location
LE14 3TU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139845
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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