Is Melbourne Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 121 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Melbourne Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Melbourne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Melbourne Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Melbourne Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Melbourne Primary School

Main Street, Melbourne, York, YO42 4QE

Local ranking2nd of 121 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 191
Boys: 99 (54%)
Girls: 86 (46%)
Capacity: 150 (123% full)
SEND: 9.4%
FSM Eligible: 8.2%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 8.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,611/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.3%
White Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.6%

96.3%

White British

2.1%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01759318369

MelbourneCommunity.Primary@eastriding.gov.uk

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Main Street

York, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 146161
UKPRN: 10080879
Establishment No.: 2755
Trust: WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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