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Merryfields School
Hoon Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
113
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, though it currently shows no students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of parents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the lack of published data on academic progress suggests that prospective parents may want to inquire further about the school's educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2014Older 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%. | 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child makes good progress
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
87%
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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53.02516, -2.22628 · ST5 9NY
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143897
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Merryfields School rated by Ofsted?
Merryfields School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2014.
Is Merryfields School a good school?
Merryfields School scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Merryfields School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merryfields School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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