The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 28
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Helen Robinson Ian Mottram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
West Road, Melsonby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5ND
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Melsonby Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Melsonby Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melsonby Methodist Primary School?
Melsonby Methodist Primary School currently has 28 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melsonby Methodist Primary School take?
Melsonby Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melsonby Methodist Primary School?
Melsonby Methodist Primary School is in Richmond, DL10 5ND, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melsonby Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melsonby Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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