The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 46%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Miss Lorna Dermody and Mrs Joy Buttress (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Norton Street, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 3HJ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmThe Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
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Fig Tree Primary School
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Unity Academy
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Berridge Primary and Nursery School
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Take 1 Learning Centre
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Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mellers Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mellers Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mellers Primary School?
Mellers Primary School currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mellers Primary School take?
Mellers Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mellers Primary School?
Mellers Primary School is in Nottingham, NG7 3HJ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mellers Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mellers Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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