The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 376
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Wilcox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Melbourn Primary School?
Melbourn Primary School currently has 376 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melbourn Primary School take?
Melbourn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melbourn Primary School?
Melbourn Primary School is in Royston, SG8 6DB, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melbourn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melbourn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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