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Merton Bank Primary School
Roper Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1EJ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
218
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 218, this primary school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, which may raise some concerns for prospective parents. However, it stands out for achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at 28%, placing it in the top 98% of schools nationally, although it has yet to demonstrate higher standards in these subjects. The LocaleIQ score of 4.9 suggests that the school is performing better than only 5% of its peers, indicating potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 28% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other4.1%
Other4.1%
Black African3.7%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.45686, -2.71787 · WA9 1EJ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104784
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Merton Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Merton Bank Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Merton Bank Primary School a good school?
Merton Bank Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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