Melbourne Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Packhorse Road Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 8JE |
| Reference Number | 112594 |
Melbourne Infant School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in this inspection, marking a positive shift since its last outstanding rating 14 years ago. The school prides itself on creating an environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and engaged in their learning through a thoughtful curriculum that emphasizes key knowledge and skills. Staff dedication to supporting pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is noteworthy, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.8%
Girls: 44.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 2 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning and understand school values.
- Leaders prioritize reading and foster a love for books among pupils.
- Effective support in mathematics helps pupils build confidence and knowledge.
- Strong pastoral support for pupils' emotional and behavioral needs.
- Well-informed governors engage actively with the school's vision and objectives.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders need to refine monitoring of the new curriculum to fully assess its impact on learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Melbourne Junior School
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE |
0.06 miles |
|
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
Forrester Avenue, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HX |
1.78 miles |
|
St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Breedon-on-the-Hill, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8AN |
2.04 miles |
|
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS |
2.41 miles |
|
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JW |
2.42 miles |
|
Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School
Twyford Road, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HA |
2.78 miles |
|
Foxbridge Primary School
Welsted Road, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, DE74 2SN |
2.96 miles |
|
Chellaston Infant School
School Lane, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TA |
2.98 miles |
|
Aston-on-Trent Primary School
Long Croft, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2UH |
2.98 miles |
|
Homefields Primary School
Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5NY |
2.98 miles |
|
Chellaston Junior School
Maple Drive, Chellaston, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ |
3.01 miles |
|
Worthington School
Main Street, Worthington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RQ |
3.48 miles |
|
Orchard Community Primary School
Grange Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QU |
3.62 miles |
|
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX |
3.64 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Dovecote, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LH |
3.77 miles |
|
Shelton Infant School
Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
3.79 miles |
|
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
3.79 miles |
|
Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BL |
3.8 miles |
|
Diseworth Church of England Primary School
Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QD |
4.07 miles |
|
Shardlow Primary School
Shardlow Primary School, London Road, Shardlow, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GR |
4.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB |
2.71 miles |
|
Welden School
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN |
2.89 miles |
|
Repton Preparatory School
Foremarke Hall, Derby, DE65 6EJ |
3.45 miles |
|
Castle Donington College
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN |
3.83 miles |
|
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR |
3.85 miles |
|
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
3.85 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
4.28 miles |
|
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
4.3 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
4.98 miles |