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Mellis Church of England Primary School
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.3 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
147
Capacity
182
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 12% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents focused on advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2019Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed Other4.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Location
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52.32755, 1.08974 · IP23 8DP
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN143807
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mellis.suffolk.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mellis Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mellis Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2019.
Is Mellis Church of England Primary School a good school?
Mellis Church of England Primary School scores 68.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mellis Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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