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Melrose School
Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.2 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
128
Capacity
158
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. However, its GCSE results show that only 10% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 34% of schools, but parents may want to consider these academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 14.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 10% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 10% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.4%
White Other7.8%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Asian Chinese2.3%
White Irish1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Location
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51.40166, -0.17285 · CR4 3BE
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102697
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.melbury.merton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Melrose School rated by Ofsted?
Melrose School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Melrose School a good school?
Melrose School scores 34.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Melrose School in GCSEs?
Melrose School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 14.1. 10% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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