Melbourn Primary School
Royston, SG8 6DB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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161st of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 3,352 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Melbourn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Melbourn Primary School
Overview
Melbourn Primary School is described as a calm and orderly environment where most pupils achieve in line with national expectations and are well prepared for their next steps. The report highlights strong leadership, effective safeguarding, and a broad curriculum that fosters pupil curiosity and personal development, though it notes that disadvantaged pupils have not historically achieved as well as they should.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils feel safe.
- Attendance is now "close to national expectations" following diligent work by leaders to build relationships with families.
- Pupils grasp key ideas quickly, acquiring the "right vocabulary to express what they know clearly" across subjects like science and geography.
- The early years curriculum is effective, with children "delighting in the language of stories" and developing fluency in reading and phonics.
- Pastoral support is a strength, with leaders being "vigilant" in identifying pupils needing extra help and providing swift, effective assistance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "adjust and implement the curriculum consistently well" to further accelerate the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders should "further strengthen the checks they make" to evaluate the impact of interventions and make necessary adjustments.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," confirming that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, resulting in pupils being made safer and feeling safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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