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Melbourn Primary School
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.9 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
376
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 62% of pupils achieve the expected level, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, although its LocaleIQ score suggests that there are areas where it could enhance its offerings further.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2016Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 British80.3%
White Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.08300, 0.01853 · SG8 6DB
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110614
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Melbourn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Melbourn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2016.
Is Melbourn Primary School a good school?
Melbourn Primary School scores 39.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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