Robert Mellors Primary Academy
Nottingham, NG5 7EX · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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69th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 8.1/10 against 1,807 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Robert Mellors Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a trip to London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Robert Mellors Primary Academy
Overview
Robert Mellors Primary Academy is described as a ‘friendly and welcoming’ school where staff and pupils are determined to ‘make a difference’. The report highlights a strong ethos of respect and resilience, with pupils behaving well and feeling safe, supported by highly skilled leaders who care deeply about staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind, caring and inclusive’, behaving politely and appreciating the clear boundaries and routines provided by staff.
- The curriculum builds from a ‘strong start in the early years provision’, with teachers using careful questioning to ensure all pupils receive necessary support.
- Leaders have ‘prioritised reading’, ensuring pupils read daily and engage with books, while younger pupils benefit from daily phonics lessons by well-trained staff.
- Staff consistently model school values, helping pupils understand their emotions and connect this learning to relationships and community activities.
- The school is ‘well led by highly skilled leaders’ who are supported effectively by the Redhill Academy Trust, fostering a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not ‘identified and sequenced the important knowledge and skills as precisely’ as in others, meaning teachers lack clear guidance for logical delivery.
- Consequently, pupils’ knowledge and skills ‘do not build as well as they might’ in these subjects, requiring leaders to ensure the curriculum supports retention across all areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong safeguarding culture’ where staff promptly report concerns and pupils are taught how to stay safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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