Merstone School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Address | Windward Way, B36 0UE |
| URN | 104133 |
School Census
| Total | 148 |
| Girls/Boys | 40/108 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 27.0%/73.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 75 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/02/2014 | Outstanding |
| 23/06/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/06/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.00 mi)
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Forest Oak School
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
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Kingshurst Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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Yorkswood Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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