Meldreth Primary School
Nr Royston, SG8 6LA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.0/10 against 3,905 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meldreth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Lookout Club, The Daily Mile, 5 a day fitness, Gonoodle, and the Play Leader programme. Year 6 students attend a residential trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the expected standard in their final year? What specific activities are included in the Play Leader programme? How is the Year 6 residential trip organised for families with dietary requirements?
What Ofsted said about Meldreth Primary School
Overview
Meldreth Primary School is described as a place where pupils “enjoy learning the ambitious curriculum” and “behave exceptionally well.” The report highlights a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” where students are trusted with high levels of autonomy, resulting in strong independence and resilience. Leaders and governors are noted for their diligence, ensuring staff workload is reasonable and attendance is high.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally well” behaviour, listening carefully and working hard, which helps them “achieve well.”
- The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils are “kind and supportive,” with older students ‘buddying up’ to help younger peers.
- Reading is effectively prioritised through a “well-sequenced phonics curriculum,” ensuring pupils learn to read confidently and develop a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, as they learn the same curriculum as peers with “appropriate adaptations.”
- Personal development is promoted effectively through meaningful leadership roles, such as ‘peer mediators’ who resolve conflicts independently.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff possess the “knowledge and pedagogical expertise needed to deliver all areas of the curriculum effectively,” particularly in non-core subjects where some teachers currently lack depth.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils feel safe and have confidence in trusted adults to keep them protected.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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