Mellis Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
147
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Mellis Church of England Primary School
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 147 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 182 places).
Ofsted has rated Mellis Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Ryle, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7914th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 17 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
Mellis Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (57 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mellis Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Tennis, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Mellis Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Yaxley Road, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP23 8DP |
| Headteacher | Paul Ryle |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 147 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.8% |
| School Capacity | 147 / 182 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7914th of 13,686
Nationally
858th of 1,612
In East of England
23rd of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
57 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mellis Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Yaxley Road, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP23 8DP
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