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Merriott Primary School
Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
120
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 3% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at just 4%. Overall, it may be a solid choice for parents seeking a supportive learning environment, despite some areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Location
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50.91181, -2.79539 · TA16 5PT
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150069
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemerriottfirstschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Merriott Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Merriott Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Merriott Primary School a good school?
Merriott Primary School scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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