Wheeler Drive, Melling, Liverpool L31 1DA
10 simple reasons to choose Melling Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Melling, Liverpool.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Melling Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the 7 best state primary schools in Sefton and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Melling Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Merchant Taylors' Junior Girls' School (5.9 miles); Merchant Taylors' Junior Boys' School (6.4 miles); St Mary's College Preparatory School (6.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Summerhill Primary School (1.8 miles); Longmoor Community Primary School (2.4 miles); Barlows Primary School (3.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Merchant Taylors' Girls School (5.9 miles); St Mary's College, Liverpool (6.2 miles); Merchant Taylors' Boys' School (6.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
St John Bosco Arts College (4.2 miles); St Bede's Catholic High School (5.9 miles); St Edward's College (6.5 miles).