Melling Primary School
Liverpool, L31 1DA · Sefton · primary school
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38th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Melling Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an eco-club and visit the Gillmoss Recycling Centre. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities does the eco-club involve? How does the school manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Melling Primary School
Overview
Melling Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and proud of their community. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, contributing to strong achievement and a positive attitude towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other with respect, demonstrating "impeccable manners" and willingly helping around the school as part of ‘The Melling Way’.
- Leaders have created an "aspirational curriculum" that is relevant and meaningful, ensuring pupils in most subjects "know more and remember more".
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and receive effective support, with access to the same curriculum as their peers.
- Children in Reception become "confident early readers" and are well prepared for phonics development in Year 1.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered by leaders, and all staff spoken to said they "enjoy working at this school".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive suitable phonics training to address pupils’ misconceptions and support fluent reading.
- In some subjects, leaders must refine the essential knowledge pupils need to know, as current uncertainty hinders teachers from designing appropriate learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it has a high profile and staff receiving up-to-date training to remain vigilant.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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