Mellers Primary School
93%
Capacity
438
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Mellers Primary School
Mellers Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 438 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mellers Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorna Dermody and Mrs Joy Buttress, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5901st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 72 in Nottingham.
Mellers Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mellers Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, Mellers Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norton Street, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 3HJ |
| Headteacher | Lorna Dermody and Mrs Joy Buttress |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Number of Pupils | 438 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.0% |
| School Capacity | 438 / 472 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5901st of 13,686
Nationally
522nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 72
In Nottingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
85
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norton Street, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG7 3HJ
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