The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Aaron Leach (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bushey Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 9UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPinehurst Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Acorn Nursery School
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Everton Free School & Football College
Free school · 1.6km away
Anfield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Broad Square Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Florence Melly Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Florence Melly Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Florence Melly Community Primary School?
Florence Melly Community Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Florence Melly Community Primary School take?
Florence Melly Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Florence Melly Community Primary School?
Florence Melly Community Primary School is in Liverpool, L4 9UA, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Florence Melly Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Florence Melly Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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