Melton Primary School
Woodbridge, IP12 1PG · Suffolk · primary school
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188th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 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 — 4.2/10 against 1,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Melton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including African drumming, Coding, and Lego, alongside sports such as Judo and Skateboarding. Arts options include Choir and Musical Theatre. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 163 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Melton Primary School
Overview
Melton Primary School is described as a "welcoming and caring place" where pupils feel safe and relationships are "warm and respectful." While the school meets the expected standard in inclusion, leadership, and personal development, inspectors noted that achievement, attendance, and aspects of teaching and the early years provision "need attention."
Strengths
- Leaders have established a culture where pupils are "valued and included," with thoughtful adjustments to routines to support wellbeing.
- Staff identify needs early and use pupil premium funding purposefully to provide targeted support, such as speech and language assistance.
- The personal development curriculum effectively teaches pupils about healthy relationships, online safety, and mutual respect.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide enrichment offer," including clubs and leadership roles, which supports their confidence and creativity.
- Governors provide "warm support and constructive challenge" to leaders, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the use of assessment to help pupils achieve well in all curriculum areas and promptly remedy misconceptions.
- Improvements are needed in the teaching of key skills, particularly early writing, to ensure pupils practise and consolidate learning.
- Leaders must continue to improve pupils' attendance and strengthen the oversight of behaviour to identify patterns with greater precision.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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