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Melsonby Methodist Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL10 5NDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Melsonby Methodist Primary School

Melsonby Methodist Primary School is a small state primary in North Yorkshire, with just 28 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 70, meaning it is operating at only 40% of its potential size. This is a notably low occupancy rate for a primary school, and it suggests that families in the area may have plenty of choice or that the school is not yet widely known. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.1%, which is significantly below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), indicating a relatively affluent local intake. The school is a mixed-gender, Methodist-affiliated school for children aged 4 to 11, and it does not offer nursery provision. Despite the low pupil numbers, the school appears to be well-regarded by its current families: 100% of the 17 respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 82% strongly agreed that their child is happy there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressWest Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5ND
HeadteacherHelen Robinson Ian Mottram
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils28
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity28 / 70 (40% full)

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melsonby Methodist Primary School

Melsonby Methodist Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.