Melrose School
Melrose School is a community special school in Merton for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 166 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Melrose School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.2, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road/ Whatley Avenue Mitcham/ Raynes Park Surrey CR4 3BE |
| Phone | 02086462620 |
| Reference Number | 102697 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.67%
Girls: 31.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 9 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| 11 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 10.2% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Caribbean | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
Melrose School is a good special educational institution providing a supportive environment that fosters positive relationships among staff, pupils, and families. The school excels in re-engaging students with learning and offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities that enhance personal development, resilience, and independence. Despite many pupils coming from challenging educational backgrounds, the school successfully tailors its approach to improve their academic engagement and overall well-being.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships fostered between staff, pupils, and families
- Effective support for re-engaging pupils with learning
- Well-structured and sequenced curriculum
- Comprehensive personal, social, and health education program
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing personal development
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent pedagogical approach to teaching and learning
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
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GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 4.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Melrose School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Melrose School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Melrose School last inspected by Ofsted?
Melrose School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Melrose School have?
Melrose School has 166 pupils on roll.
What age range does Melrose School cover?
Melrose School for pupils aged 5 to 16.
What are Melrose School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.2, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Melrose School?
Melrose School is at Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE.