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Melrose School
- 2.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Merton CR4 3BE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculums are sequenced and well ordered so that knowledge and skills build progressively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improves over time and classrooms are mostly calm and orderly.
Current Educational Practices: Mostly lessons are clearly structured and subject knowledge is strong.
Strengths and Challenges: Sometimes, pupils' gaps and misconceptions are not addressed swiftly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils can join the school council and take part in broader decision making.
Parent Satisfaction: 'My child is now thriving thanks to this school.'
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff use nurturing strategies to resolve incidents of behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Therapeutic offer has been increased significantly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff identify subtleties in pupils鈥� behavioral presentation or mood.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive offer including bike riding, horse riding, and ice skating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help develop resilience, confidence, and independence.
Career Counselling Services: Opportunities to experience a range of careers begin in primary.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learn barbering, mechanics and gain vocational qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Right provisions are in place for individual needs with increased therapeutic offer.
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Melrose School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 117 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Melbury College uses a specialised learning technique in an effort to teach the "whole child." Through our comprehensive, balanced, and stimulating curriculum, students are supported, challenged, stretched, and inspired in a wide range of learning experiences. Young people's lives will be transformed by the high-caliber, specialised education we offer. an adaptable and personalised method that reacts favourably to changes that might happen throughout a student's life journey. a constant focus on raising the bar for all of our young people's educational and developmental outcomes. offering a top-notch curriculum that supports the individualised requirements of each student. collaborating together with our families to ensure a customised approach to students and support systems. enhancing each student's skills and assisting them in achieving their greatest potential. enhancing pupils' life skills, such as perseverance, tenacity, and self-motivation. ensuring that targeted young people in Merton have access to a continuum of expert services and education. Sustainable strategic and financial governance that is appropriate for the task at hand. Changing the behaviour of our students will help them advance both socially and academically. All the legally required information about Melrose School is linked to in the Information section; click here to access.
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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 | 87 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 95 | 101 | 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 | 0% | 61.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.72% | 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 | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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.
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.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 36.17% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.12 | 3.01 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 55% | 91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 40% | 87.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 26.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 14.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.55% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -4.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 40.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.06% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 58% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 81.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 25.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 8.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.55% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 37.11% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.77 | 2.48 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 73% | 92.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 45% | 88.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 27.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.27% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 27% | 3.45% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.11% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.44% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.91% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.88% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 33% | 79.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.36% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.64% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.55% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.45% |
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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
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Melrose School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1