High Street, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 6LA
10 simple reasons to choose Meldreth Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Meldreth, Royston.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Meldreth Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Royston and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.8 pupils per class and 21.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and foundation subjects are organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
Find another school near Meldreth Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Perse Prep, Pre-Prep & Nursery (9.2 miles); St Faith's School (9.4 miles); St Mary's Junior School (9.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Royston (3.3 miles); Barton Church of England Primary School (7.9 miles); Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (8.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Mary's School, Cambridge (9.9 miles); Mander Portman Woodward, Cambridge (10 miles); The Leys School (10 miles).
State Senior Schools
Comberton Village College (8.5 miles); Hills Road Sixth Form College (10.3 miles); Sawston Village College (10.5 miles).