Melcombe Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hammersmith and Fulham). It has about 170 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Attendance.
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Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is about average.
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details