The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (127% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Burdett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Main Street, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4QE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Melbourne Primary School?
Melbourne Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melbourne Primary School take?
Melbourne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melbourne Primary School?
Melbourne Primary School is in York, YO42 4QE, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melbourne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melbourne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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