Melbourne Primary School, York

In its own words: "Grow: We are committed to nurturing the personal growth of every pupil. We support each child in achieving their individual goals, encouraging them to strive for their personal best throughout their school journey. By focusing on the development of the whole child, we foster emotional well-being, social confidence, and academic progress-empowering every pupil to grow into their unique potential."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Melbourne Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Melbourne Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Melbourne Primary School are Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 94% reading, 71% maths); and Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 71% maths).

Melbourne Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Melbourne Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Wonder Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Melbourne Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melbourne Main Street, 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).

In 2024/25, Melbourne Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.