Mellers Primary School

About Mellers Primary School

Mellers Primary School in Nottingham posts a KS2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 65%, which sits five percentage points above the local authority average of 60% for primary schools. That places the school 24th out of 72 primary schools in Nottingham, putting it comfortably in the top third of its local peers. The gap is modest but consistent — the school is outperforming the typical Nottingham primary without being among the very top tier. Its ranking within the East Midlands region is similarly solid, sitting in the 38th percentile among 1,353 primaries. For parents comparing options, this suggests a school that reliably delivers above-average outcomes within its local context, rather than one that dominates league tables.

Looking closer at the 2023/24 KS2 results, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — a figure that beats the LA average by five points. Reading and maths average scores are 106 and 104 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 2%, which is low and worth noting for families aiming for top-tier grammar or selective school entry. In individual subjects, 80% reached the expected standard in reading, 76% in maths and 73% in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour, personal development and early years provision — a consistent improvement from its previous Good rating in 2015, where early years provision had been judged as Requires Improvement.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 85 applications for 60 places and 57 first-preference offers, giving a ratio of 1.42 applicants per place. That level of demand reflects its solid reputation locally. Facilities include a forest school, music rooms, ICT suite, sports hall and playing fields, plus a chapel. Clubs cover film, choir, drama and gardening, and sports include swimming, dance, gymnastics, rounders and netball. SEND provision is broad, covering moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. With 46% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It also offers nursery provision from age three. This is a solid, well-regarded Nottingham primary that suits families who value consistent above-average outcomes and a broad range of enrichment activities.

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