Melbourne Primary School

About Melbourne Primary School

Melbourne Primary School sits comfortably above the East Riding of Yorkshire average for primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 61%, but Melbourne’s figure is 76% — a clear 15 percentage points higher. That places the school 15th out of 106 primaries in the area, putting it in the top 15% of its local authority. It also ranks within the top 25% nationally for the same metric. This is a school that consistently outperforms its neighbours, and the gap isn’t marginal. The school’s headteacher, Vicky Burdett, leads a relatively small setting of 191 pupils, which is actually above its stated capacity of 150 — suggesting strong local demand. With just 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is less disadvantaged than many schools in the region, but the results still point to effective teaching across the board.

Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is strong across all three subjects. In reading, 88% of pupils met the expected standard and 44% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 84% hit the expected level and 28% achieved the higher threshold, averaging a score of 106. Writing saw 80% at expected and 28% at greater depth. Combined, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in all three — well above the LA average of 61%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2023, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. That’s a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, which had rated the school Requires Improvement. The earlier 2009 inspection had also flagged concerns, so the trajectory has been steadily upward. There are no Progress 8 scores available for primary schools, but the attainment data alone makes a strong case.

Melbourne Primary is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 29 applications for 19 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.53 applicants per place. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that if you live close enough to put it first, your chances are good. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age three, and its facilities include a library, sports hall, music rooms, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, cricket, gymnastics and rounders, while clubs range from coding and chess to film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a solid, well-regarded village primary that delivers above-average results without being flashy — ideal for families who want strong academics in a smaller school setting.

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