The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Vivienne Ainsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wheeler Drive, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestvale Primary School
Primary · 755m away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Meadow Bank School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Melling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Melling Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melling Primary School?
Melling Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melling Primary School take?
Melling Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melling Primary School?
Melling Primary School is in Liverpool, L31 1DA, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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