The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Danielle Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Melbourne Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Melbourne Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melbourne Junior School?
Melbourne Junior School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melbourne Junior School take?
Melbourne Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melbourne Junior School?
Melbourne Junior School is in Derby, DE73 8JE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melbourne Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Melbourne Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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