How many pupils attend Melbourne Primary School?

Melbourne Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.

What ages does Melbourne Primary School take?

Melbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Melbourne Primary School located?

Melbourne Primary School is located in York, YO42 4QE, East Riding of Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Melbourne Primary School?

Melbourne Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Melbourne Primary School?

When Melbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after including (i) those who ceased to be looked after as they were immediately adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; and (ii) those who were in state care outside of England and ceased to be following adoption; 2. Children of staff — Places will next be allocated to children of members of staff of the school. The member of staff must have been employed by the school for two years or more at the time the application for admission to the school is made or have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. Information about catchment areas can be obtained from the School Admissions Team or from the school. A map of the catchment area is attached to this policy. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary admissions round, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tiebreaker, and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Melbourne Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.6% of pupils at Melbourne Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Melbourne Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after including (i) those who ceased to be looked after as they were immediately adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; and (ii) those who were in state care outside of England and ceased to be following adoption.
2Children of staff — Places will next be allocated to children of members of staff of the school. The member of staff must have been employed by the school for two years or more at the time the application for admission to the school is made or have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
3Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. Information about catchment areas can be obtained from the School Admissions Team or from the school. A map of the catchment area is attached to this policy. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary admissions round.
4Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
5Proximity to school — Places will next be allocated to those children who live closest to the school. The distance from the child's home to the school will be measured and priority will be given to those living nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tiebreaker, and independently verified.

This policy covers two schools: Melbourne Primary School (PAN 30) and Stamford Bridge Primary School (PAN 45) as part of the Wonder Learning Partnership. The same oversubscription criteria apply to both schools. PANs are stated separately in section 2.1 but apply to each school individually.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Melbourne Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Melbourne Primary School?: Melbourne Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Melbourne Primary School take?: Melbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Melbourne Primary School located?: Melbourne Primary School is located in York, YO42 4QE, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Melbourne Primary School?: Melbourne Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Melbourne Primary School?: When Melbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after including (i) those who ceased to be looked after as they were immediately adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; and (ii) those who were in state care outside of England and ceased to be following adoption; 2. Children of staff — Places will next be allocated to children of members of staff of the school. The member of staff must have been employed by the school for two years or more at the time the application for admission to the school is made or have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. Information about catchment areas can be obtained from the School Admissions Team or from the school. A map of the catchment area is attached to this policy. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary admissions round, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tiebreaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Melbourne Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.6% of pupils at Melbourne Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Melbourne Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after including (i) those who ceased to be looked after as they were immediately adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; and (ii) those who were in state care outside of England and ceased to be following adoption.
2Children of staff — Places will next be allocated to children of members of staff of the school. The member of staff must have been employed by the school for two years or more at the time the application for admission to the school is made or have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
3Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. Information about catchment areas can be obtained from the School Admissions Team or from the school. A map of the catchment area is attached to this policy. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary admissions round.
4Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
5Proximity to school — Places will next be allocated to those children who live closest to the school. The distance from the child's home to the school will be measured and priority will be given to those living nearest to the school.

Melbourne Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Melbourne Primary School?: Melbourne Primary School has 185 pupils on roll.
What ages does Melbourne Primary School take?: Melbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Melbourne Primary School located?: Melbourne Primary School is located in York, YO42 4QE, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Melbourne Primary School?: Melbourne Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Melbourne Primary School?: When Melbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after including (i) those who ceased to be looked after as they were immediately adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; and (ii) those who were in state care outside of England and ceased to be following adoption; 2. Children of staff — Places will next be allocated to children of members of staff of the school. The member of staff must have been employed by the school for two years or more at the time the application for admission to the school is made or have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. Information about catchment areas can be obtained from the School Admissions Team or from the school. A map of the catchment area is attached to this policy. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary admissions round, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tiebreaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Melbourne Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.6% of pupils at Melbourne Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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