The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Essex
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bonington Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7EX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Mellors Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Mellors Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Mellors Primary Academy?
Robert Mellors Primary Academy currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Mellors Primary Academy take?
Robert Mellors Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Robert Mellors Primary Academy?
Robert Mellors Primary Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 7EX, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Mellors Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Robert Mellors Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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