Merriott Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Church Street, TA16 5PT |
| School Website | https://merriottfirstschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 146072547 |
| URN | 123654 |
School Census
| Total | 126 |
| Girls/Boys | 67/59 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.2%/46.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 8 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Good |
| 01/12/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |