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Melling Primary School
Wheeler Drive, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1DA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching higher achievers. Overall, it serves a community of 214 pupils and shows a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.48933, -2.90939 · L31 1DA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104889
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Melling Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Melling Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2011.
Is Melling Primary School a good school?
Melling Primary School scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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