Melior Community Academy
Scunthorpe, DN17 1HA · North Lincolnshire · secondary school
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9th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score. 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 — 6.2/10 against 388 of them, against 3.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.3 · 59 | 30% | 1.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.54 · 14 | 25% | 0.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 10% | 0.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Melior Community Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join performing arts and stage production, STEM, sewing, and creative writing clubs, attend trips to Bewerley Park, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 747 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Melior Community Academy
Overview
Melior Community Academy is a school where pupils feel safe and supported following a period of instability. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum and improved behaviour, creating calm classrooms conducive to learning. The report highlights that while the majority of pupils achieve well, there are specific areas regarding attendance and teaching consistency that require further attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious" with "thoughtful" links between subjects, such as reinforcing English texts in drama.
- Reading is a "central part" of the curriculum, with staff effectively modelling vocabulary and quickly identifying pupils needing additional help.
- Behaviour has "significantly improved," with bullying happening "increasingly rarely" and clear expectations consistently applied.
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and increasing range" of extra-curricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "comprehensive," helping pupils speak "confidently" about keeping healthy and safe.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently adapt teaching to reflect the prior knowledge or needs of individual pupils, leaving gaps in understanding unaddressed.
- Attendance remains low, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, who miss out on learning and enrichment opportunities.
- The school does not use collected information on pupil achievement consistently well to identify underperformance and inform rapid improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.1 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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