The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Sasha Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Meldreth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meldreth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meldreth Primary School?
Meldreth Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meldreth Primary School take?
Meldreth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meldreth Primary School?
Meldreth Primary School is in Nr Royston, SG8 6LA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meldreth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meldreth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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