Florence Melly Community Primary School
Liverpool, L4 9UA · Liverpool · primary school
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10th of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 1,673 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Florence Melly Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art club, cross-country, multi-sports, football, and basketball clubs. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 464. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 14 places currently spare, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning timetable? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Florence Melly Community Primary School
Overview
Florence Melly Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes the school as a “fantastic place to learn and make friends,” where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their future lives.” Leaders and governors are praised for ensuring the school remains “highly successful” with high-quality learning, behaviour, and wider development.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive,” supported by early identification and targeted help to resolve knowledge gaps.
- The curriculum is “carefully crafted,” with staff using high-quality training to teach essential information and check that pupils “know and remember” it precisely.
- Reading provision is excellent; pupils learn phonics with “accuracy and ease” and are “absorbed in a plethora of well-presented, high-quality books.”
- Attendance has improved significantly, with the school acting effectively on lateness to prevent “poor habits from becoming established.”
- Pupils benefit from “exceptional provision of wider opportunities,” including clubs, educational trips, and a strong focus on personal enrichment and values.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that published outcomes for spelling, punctuation and grammar in Year 6 in 2024 were “below average,” though this does not reflect the “impressive progress” pupils make. The school has since “improved its curriculum for writing thoughtfully.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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