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Melbourn Primary School
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Melbourn Primary School
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- Melbourn SG8 6DB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics, grammar, and punctuation are taught well, with practical mathematics improving attitudes.
Success of the Curriculum: Memorable experiences with strong literacy and numeracy emphasis, and creative arts promoted well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics work occasionally too hard or easy; some pupils need to take more care in presenting work neatly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in English; generally good in mathematics, but slightly lower attainment.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra adults give tailored support where needed, including for the most able.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and courteous, and show good concern for others' needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers provide matched work and additional adult support, ensuring good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good understanding of safety, respect, and tolerance, with a happy and safe school environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very pleased with the school's education and improvements.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnership with regular workshops and coffee mornings, involving parents fully.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage well, with positive relationships and high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality leads to good pupil progress, especially in English.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Sharp targets and rigorous follow-ups aid teaching quality improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional mismatch in lesson difficulty; inconsistency in focus on minor priorities.
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About Us
Melbourn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 393 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We're glad you're here. We hope you find it educational and that it gives you a sense of the uniqueness of our school. We have a great sense of community and are a joyful and compassionate school. Everything we do revolves on learning, and we work hard to give the kids an education that is exciting and inspiring while also catering to their wide range of interests. Our school works arduously and relentlessly for greatness; our goal is for every student to achieve the highest levels of success while growing in self-assurance and independence. Our school and the learning that occurs there make us quite proud. We think that when parents and the school collaborate, kids learn the most. Equal chances for all are the foundation of our policy. Our school is in an exciting period right now. We recently underwent a significant building effort to expand and increase. In addition to some magnificent new classrooms, a new library, and an expanded hall, we are now able to accommodate additional children. Please get in touch with the school office to learn more about the openings in each year group. Please get in touch with the school office if you need further details or want to stop by. We'd be delighted to show you around and meet you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 25.8 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 1 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% 9 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.72% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Melbourn Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1