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Merstone School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.1 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
171
Capacity
166
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, it currently shows no published data for KS2 expected standards or higher achievement levels, suggesting limited performance metrics in core subjects. Parents can take comfort in the high LocaleIQ score, indicating that it performs better than 78% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.0%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.4%
Asian Indian3.5%
Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
White Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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52.49784, -1.74707 · B36 0UE
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN104133
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Merstone School rated by Ofsted?
Merstone School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2014.
Is Merstone School a good school?
Merstone School scores 78.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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