Meldreth Primary School, Nr Royston

In its own words: "It is our aim to encourage and support all members of the school community to succeed in and value learning. The success of our mission is focused around our vision to deliver outstanding educational provision so that our children become…"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Meldreth Primary School. We are a small, friendly village school, with 207 pupils and a caring and dedicated staff. I have been headteacher here since September 2014 and am proud to lead such a happy school where our children always come first."

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 4 December 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Meldreth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 91% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Meldreth Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Meldreth Primary School are Melbourn Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); Foxton Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); Fowlmere Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 42% maths); and Roman Way Academy (2.8 miles, Good).

Meldreth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Meldreth Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).

3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 36 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Meldreth Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elin Way (near), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Meldreth Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.