Melcombe Primary School

A good community school school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Melcombe Primary School.

London, W69ER Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fulham Palace Road
London, W69ER
Phone
2087487411
Website
melcombe.lbhf.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100334
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9ER
Website
www.melcombe.lbhf.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
160
Free School Meals
56.9% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
160 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Eco Warriors Fair Traders Enterprisers International Ambassadors Junior Road Safety Officers Rights Respecting Leaders Learning Ambassadors School Council

RE curriculum designed to provide pupils with insight into the principal religions represented in this country and beyond. Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child from RE. The school aims to provide an inclusive curriculum that helps children develop an understanding of different beliefs and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher Anne-Marie Strachan welcomes visitors and emphasises Melcombe’s diverse, harmonious community, high expectations for all pupils, and strong partnership with parents to achieve excellence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Warriors Fair Traders Enterprisers International Ambassadors Junior Road Safety Officers Rights Respecting Leaders Learning Ambassadors School Council

Facilities

Library (Melcombe library) Tuck Shop

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics is given high priority with daily Read, Write, Inc lessons in Early Years and Key Stage; staff receive comprehensive training; reading books are linked to taught phonics; home reading is encouraged. Reading is a strength with a focus on reading widely and often; the newly refurbished Melcombe library supports reading and staff read aloud daily to pupils. Interventions are used to address gaps before, during or after the school day, with regular rotation so pupils do not miss learning. Story time includes a book corner in every classroom, guided reading daily, and teacher read-aloud sessions. The curriculum recognises the importance of pupils' physical and mental wellbeing, with a timetable for extra-curricular activities and clubs to develop well-being. The curriculum is designed to develop pupils socially, morally, spiritually and culturally, with leadership opportunities and high expectations of attendance and behaviour.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; After School Clubs until 4:30pm; After School Care until 6:00pm.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report; SEND Policy; Local Offer information (as described by the Local Offer website).

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are managed by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF). Criteria include priority need, siblings and distance. Children start in Reception in September when they turn five between 1 September of that year and 31 August of the following year. Applications are through eAdmissions. An elder sibling already at the school or in the Nursery does not automatically guarantee a place. In-year admissions and LBHF co-ordinated admissions policies apply, with an appeals timetable. Local authority links: starting school and in-year admissions.

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