Mellis Church of England Primary School
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, IP23 8DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eye for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 53rd of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2019, report published 26 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
The school welcomes pupils into a friendly and inclusive environment. Pupils are happy here. They engage enthusiastically in their lessons because the curriculum is interesting and because the school arranges a wide range of trips to bring the curriculum to life. Teachers' high expectations foster pupils' academic and personal growth. As a result, pupils become more knowledgeable. They enjoy using their number knowledge to calculate with speed and accuracy. Pupils demonstrate respect and focus during lessons. This is because the school has consistent routines and a fair approach to consequences that all pupils understand. Staff support pupils to make friends. If friendship issues occur, staff are on hand to help. All pupils have opportunities to get involved in the wider life of the school. This is due to the commitment and enthusiasm of leaders and staff. The school goes above and beyond to help pupils overcome their anxieties to enable them to take part. For example, staff provide extra support so that pupils develop the confidence to speak in front of an audience. Pupils cite the way that the offer of clubs, sporting and performance events gives them new interests and helps them to come out of their shells.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, older pupils do not have enough opportunities to revisit foundational writing knowledge. As a result, the presentation in their books does not always reflect the high standards the school expects. The school should further embed its focus on writing accuracy and presentation to ensure consistency and high standards across all year groups.
- The school's new approach to enhancing pupils' reading fluency is at an early stage of implementation. This means that some pupils struggle to develop strong fluency with reading. The school should continue to strengthen support to help all pupils to read with confidence and fluency by the end of key stage 2.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
147 pupils on roll, with places for 182
Schools near Mellis Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Ryle
- Phone
- 01379783376
- Address
- Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, IP23 8DP
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143807
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.