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Melior Community Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Julian Harrison

corporate_fareDELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onScunthorpe, DN17 1HA

language Visit Website phone 1724868666

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

856

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Attainment 8

43.1

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GCSE Rank

#6 in North Lincolnshire

#2,072 of 3,216 nationally

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Melior Community Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Scunthorpe, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Melior Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 817 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1, placing the school #6 in North Lincolnshire and #2,072 of 3,216 nationally. 43.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 24.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

43.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.7%

Entering EBacc30.70%

EBacc APS3.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.00%

EBacc APS3.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.62

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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02 April 2019

Inspection Report

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13 December 2016

Inspection Report

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22 March 2016

Inspection Report

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24 November 2015

Inspection Report

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16 June 2015

Inspection Report

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12 February 2015

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-04-02

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-12-13

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-03-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-05

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

22.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.9%(89 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 817 pupils. During this period, there were 182 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 22.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	817	182	22.3%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	831	221	26.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	864	185	21.4%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	872	222	25.5%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	880	328	37.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	856	248	29.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	856	236	27.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	852	276	32.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	800	180	22.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	806	225	27.9%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	800	241	30.1%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	769	145	18.9%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	770	43	5.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	768	92	12.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	713	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	713	185	25.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	703	214	30.4%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	669	211	31.5%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	670	197	29.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	665	63	9.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	610	170	27.9%	3.4%	5
2017/18 (Spring term)	608	97	16.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	607	94	15.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	638	99	15.5%	3.0%	6
2016/17 (Spring term)	638	161	25.2%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	639	207	32.4%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree21%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree9%

disagree30%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree15%

agree15%

disagree31%

strongly disagree31%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know18%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree27%

strongly disagree12%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree48%

disagree21%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree6%

strongly disagree21%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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