The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 55.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Miss Anne-Marie Strachan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit
Primary · 706m away
St Augustine's RC Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Sir John Lillie Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Fulham Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Bridge Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Lowther Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Melcombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Melcombe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melcombe Primary School?
Melcombe Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melcombe Primary School take?
Melcombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melcombe Primary School?
Melcombe Primary School is in London, W6 9ER, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melcombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melcombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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