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Meldreth Primary School
High Street, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 79% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Mixed Other3.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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52.09429, 0.00893 · SG8 6LA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110615
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Meldreth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Meldreth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Meldreth Primary School a good school?
Meldreth Primary School scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Meldreth Primary School?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Meldreth Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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