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Robert Mellors Primary Academy

Gedling, NG5 7EXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#5,872
of 13,686 nationally

About Robert Mellors Primary Academy

Robert Mellors Primary Academy is a school that local families clearly want to get into. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 86 applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. All 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic and popular choice. The school is led by headteacher Emma Essex and serves 314 pupils in the Gedling borough of Nottinghamshire, with capacity for 360. It is a state-funded primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with no religious character and no sixth form, though it does offer nursery provision. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated the school Good overall, with Good marks across every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That rating has been consistent since at least its previous inspection in 2013, which also awarded Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBonington Drive, Nottingham, Gedling, NG5 7EX
HeadteacherEmma Essex
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils314
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity314 / 360 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCross CountryRoundersCricketDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Mellors Primary Academy

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