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Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Trescott Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5QD, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 68% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 74% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 7% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
70%
Good range of extra-curricular
61%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.5%
Mixed Other11.1%
Black African9.8%
Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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52.41187, -1.99171 · B31 5QD
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139014
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy rated by Ofsted?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy a good school?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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