Mellis Church of England Primary School, Eye
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Eye, part of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 9 schools in Eye with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Suffolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mellis Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Mellis Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 72% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Mellis Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Mellis Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Mellis Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mellis Church of England Primary School are Wortham Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 94% maths); Palgrave Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye (2.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 73% maths); and Gislingham Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mellis Church of England Primary School.
Wortham Primary SchoolPalgrave Church of England Primary SchoolSt Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, EyeGislingham Church of England Primary School
The trust
Mellis Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 21 schools in St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mellis Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) 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 autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mellis Church of England Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mellis Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils thrive. Teachers have high expectations and use interesting lessons with real-world trips to bring learning to life. The school goes above and beyond to help every child participate and build confidence, from sports events to performance opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading with expert staff who quickly help pupils who fall behind
- High expectations from teachers that foster academic and personal growth, particularly in mathematics
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs through detailed systems and external expertise
- Consistent routines and fair consequences create a respectful, focused learning environment
- Wide range of clubs, sports, and performance events that build pupil confidence and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils need more opportunities to revisit foundational writing knowledge to improve presentation standards
- New approach to reading fluency is still in early stages - need to strengthen support for all pupils to read with confidence by end of key stage 2
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sporting events, performance events, inter-school sporting competitions
Mellis Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, engaged in interesting lessons, and benefit from a broad curriculum with regular trips and enrichment activities.
At a Glance
4.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Mellis Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Mellis Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Suffolk's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Mellis Church of England Primary School is in Suffolk; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
149 pupils
182 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Eye
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Eye
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,806
Applications
6,492
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
73
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,208
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,254
Per pupil
£844k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
2.9%
Persistent absence
139
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Mellis Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mellis Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Mellis Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mellis Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Mellis Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mellis Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Suffolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Mellis Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 182 places.
How big are the classes at Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Mellis Church of England Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Mellis Church of England Primary School has around 147 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mellis Church of England Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Mellis Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 2.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Suffolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Mellis Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near Mellis Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mellis Church of England Primary School?
Mellis Church of England Primary School is at Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)