Melbourne Junior School
URN: 112593 • Derby DE73 8JE
Overview
- Name
- Melbourne Junior School
- URN
- 112593
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Whirledge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332862344
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Packhorse Road, Derby DE73 8JE
Summary
Melbourne Junior School is a community primary school located in Derby, Derbyshire, accommodating 235 pupils with a capacity for 280. The school provides a mixed-gender education and is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school prioritises the welfare of its children, encouraging parents to reach out with any concerns regarding child safety.
The curriculum at Melbourne Junior School is designed to promote holistic development, focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth. The school actively engages students in various extracurricular activities, including sports competitions and arts festivals, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among pupils.
With a free school meal percentage of 16.6%, Melbourne Junior School is dedicated to supporting all families within its community. The school maintains open communication with parents through regular updates and letters, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Melbourne Junior School is designed to promote holistic development, focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth. The school actively engages students in various extracurricular activities, including sports competitions and arts festivals, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among pupils.
With a free school meal percentage of 16.6%, Melbourne Junior School is dedicated to supporting all families within its community. The school maintains open communication with parents through regular updates and letters, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Becoming a Governor at Melbourne Junior School (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Letter to parents 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Letter to parents 26th September 2025 (download)
- Letter to parents 10th October 2025 (download)
- Admissions and Attendance (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 16.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 112 | 123 | 280 | 16.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 126 | 128 | 235 | 17.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 262 | 130 | 132 | 235 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 262 | 130 | 132 | 235 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 129 | 133 | 235 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 258 | 133 | 125 | 235 | 7.80 |
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