The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mrs Judith Kemplay (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: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Melbury Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4AU
Town setting
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Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
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Questions parents ask
What is Melbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Melbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melbury Primary School?
Melbury Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melbury Primary School take?
Melbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melbury Primary School?
Melbury Primary School is in Nottingham, NG8 4AU, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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