Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DP
10 simple reasons to choose Mellis Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Mellis, Eye.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Mellis Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Eye and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 25.8 pupils per class and 22.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of St Edmundsbury And Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 19 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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