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Mellis Church of England Primary School
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Mellis Church of England Primary School
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- Mellis IP23 8DP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school's approach to teaching English has a positive impact on pupils' writing, with a high profile given to reading from an early age.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide a rich curriculum where pupils excel in a wide range of sporting activities and specialist subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders of subjects other than English and mathematics do not have a clear enough understanding of the strengths and areas needing development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making overall good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support in reading receive additional sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning and engage enthusiastically, guided by core values like 'To Be Our Best'.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that SEND pupils are well supported to make good progress from their different starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying rarely happens and know an adult to speak with if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders are extremely mindful of pupils’ emotional well-being and address concerns swiftly.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoken with are very positive about the leadership of the school and all it provides for their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders arrange sessions to raise awareness among parents and involve them in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers many extracurricular activities such as board games, gymnastics, and choir.
Teacher Engagement: The headteacher values all staff and invests appropriately in relevant training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' good subject knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics helps pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment has improved and is now good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not plan tasks that consider pupils’ individual starting points adequately.
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About Us
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 154 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 5-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.6 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 108 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 63% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.07% | 7.4% |
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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 69% 8 | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 8.11% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 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 | 77% | 56.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.85% | 9.14% |
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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mellis Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1