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Melbury Primary School
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- Nottingham NG8 4AU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | 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 is taught effectively in early years and key stage 1, and reading is a strong focus throughout the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and includes a range of enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills: Teaching in English and mathematics effectively supports pupil learning
Success of the Curriculum: Coherent alignment with National Curriculum ambitions
Areas Needing Improvement: Handwriting lacks a systematic approach for progressive development; the curriculum needs better modification for most able pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums need clearer key knowledge identification for stronger subject implementation
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading are improving, particularly for those below expected standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Good-quality additional support is given to those who have fallen behind, especially in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good, and they show very positive attitudes to learning and school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Consistently good achievement, strengthened by focused teaching approaches
Support for Falling Behind: Phonics support builds knowledge confidently; assessments to improve recall needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high behaviour standards and respectful attitudes
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is modified well for pupils with SEND, and they make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive approach ensures SEND pupils learn effectively alongside peers
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, and bullying incidents are quickly addressed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare and safety well, ensuring a safe environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place ensuring pupil safety
Parent Feedback: All parents who met inspectors indicated they hold the school in high regard.
Parent Feedback: Parents commend school鈥檚 care and community involvement
Extracurricular Activities: An impressive range of enrichment activities is offered.
Extracurricular Activities: Enriching opportunities like trips and university links enhance learning
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use sound subject knowledge and questioning to good effect.
Impact on Student Progress: Good-quality teaching and assessment lead to improved pupils' attainment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from supportive leadership and professional development
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching supports achievement; further curriculum development needed
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching assistants are sometimes not fully utilized in classrooms.
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Melbury Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 226 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Since the previous inspection, "You have maintained the good level of instruction in the school." You have established a quiet, organised, and purposeful school where students learn passionately in collaboration with the governing body, senior leaders, and the staff. As they progress through the school, the students conduct well and have a positive attitude toward learning. The highest standards are set for all of our students at Melbury Primary School in terms of their learning, development, behaviour, and attendance. We will put out a lot of effort in collaboration with you to make sure that your child strives to do their very best in a secure and loving environment. Our curriculum is inquiry-based, and it's designed to excite and motivate kids. In addition to academic learning, we actively foster thinking, questioning, problem-solving, and creative abilities using both our indoor and outdoor settings to provide the kids the tools they need to be lifelong learners. To complement this, we provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities and activities, both inside and outside of school hours. Since Melbury Primary School is located in the centre of the neighbourhood, we collaborate with numerous community organisations both within and outside of the classroom. We also put a lot of effort into including and involving our parents and carers in all facets of school life. As your kid starts their learning adventure with us, we are looking forward to getting to know you and your child.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 61% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 105 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 97 | 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 | 70% 39 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 11 | 8.13% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 7 | 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 | 31% 43 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.15% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 74% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.36% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Melbury Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1