The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Richardson / Emma Mann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Melton Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Melton Primary School?
Melton Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melton Primary School take?
Melton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Melton Primary School?
Melton Primary School is in Woodbridge, IP12 1PG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Melton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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