Melbury Primary School, Nottingham
Melbury Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 87th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Melbury Primary School in detail
Melbury Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Melbury is a good school with children at the heart of everything we do. By choosing to join the Melbury community we will ensure your children are given the best possible education with as many opportunities to enhance their lives and prepare them to be well rounded 21st century citizens as we can."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Melbury Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Melbury Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Melbury Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Melbury Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Melbury Primary School are Djanogly Strelley Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 50% reading, 47% maths); Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 63% maths); Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 75% maths); and Glenbrook Spencer Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths).
Melbury Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Djanogly Strelley AcademyBrocklewood Primary and Nursery SchoolJubilee L.E.A.D. AcademyGlenbrook Spencer Academy
Who goes there
39.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Phoenix Park Tram Stop, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hornchurch Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Melbury Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 204 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Melbury Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Melbury Primary School are Nottingham University Samworth Academy (0.4 miles), Bluecoat Beechdale Academy (0.9 miles), The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy (1 mile) and Fernwood School (1.1 miles).
Nottingham University Samworth AcademyBluecoat Beechdale AcademyThe Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary AcademyFernwood School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Most parents and carers would recommend the school to others. Typically, a parent commented, 'Melbury is a special school, with love and care for the children, at the heart of all they do.' Parents are welcomed by the school. Many enjoyed attending sports day. Parents value opportunities to celebrate their children's learning and achievements. The school is very much at the heart of its community.
Pupils consistently meet high expectations of behaviour. They understand what being a good friend means. Pupils are caring and respectful to each other. They are happy and safe. They know that staff would help them if they have any worries. The firm foundations of children's positive attitudes begin in the early years.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum is aligned to the ambition of the National Curriculum. It is planned to build pupils' knowledge over time. The school's 'learning links' approach coherently aims to link key knowledge across subjects. For example, when pupils learn about Ancient Egypt in history, they learn about the River Nile in geography. However, some foundation subject curriculums do not always identify the key knowledge that pupils need to learn over time. The school is strengthening leadership to address this issue.
Pupils, and children in the early years, benefit from teaching that helps them learn well in English and mathematics. Steps in learning are modelled clearly to develop pupils' understanding. For example, in mathematics, explanations about position and conversion of units are carefully thought through. Pupils are supported to understand and use new mathematical vocabulary well. Pupils benefit from activities to revisit prior learning to make sure that what has been taught is remembered.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
39.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Melbury Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Melbury Primary School.
- Holiday Club300m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Melbury Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Melbury Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Melbury Primary School is in Nottingham; for families living there:
Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
203 pupils
210 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottingham council
Places available
3,880
Applications
2,934
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
112
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,968
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,378
Per pupil
£1453k
Total funding
£115k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Melbury Primary School
What are SATs results like at Melbury Primary School?
Of the pupils at Melbury Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Melbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Melbury Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Melbury Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Melbury Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Melbury Primary School?
Melbury Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Melbury Primary School?
Classes at Melbury Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Melbury Primary School?
Melbury Primary School has around 223 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Melbury Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Melbury Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Melbury Primary School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Melbury Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Melbury Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Melbury Primary School: Holiday Club (300m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Melbury Primary School's term dates?
Melbury Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Nottingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Melbury Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Melbury Primary School?
Melbury Primary School is at Melbury Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4AU.
Sources: Nottingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)