SchoolScoresFlorence Melly Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Bushey Road, Liverpool, L4 9UA
0151 226 1929 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 June 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 52nd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 57th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 28th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern Joint 32nd highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 34 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
64% — 7 points above the Liverpool average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 124 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 71st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.2% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 96th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 135th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 119th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 155th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 158th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 127th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 140th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Leamington Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pinehurst Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northcote Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellesbourne Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranworth Square Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Anfield Road Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Florence Melly Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Florence Melly Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Florence Melly Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Florence Melly Community Primary School?
93% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Florence Melly Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Florence Melly Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put Florence Melly Community Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 133336.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.