Merstone School

A outstanding community special school school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merstone School.

Birmingham, B360UE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 February 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Windward Way
Smith's Wood
Birmingham, B360UE
Phone
1217171040
Website
merstone.solihull.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104133
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE
Website
www.merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
166 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
165
Free School Meals
52.3% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.8% (163 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
165 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working Together for the benefit of all"

Equality of opportunity Differentiated teaching and learning for an inclusive curriculum Collaboration with families Access to an inclusive and stimulating curriculum Pupils treated with dignity and respect Contributions and qualities of pupils recognised and celebrated Staff code of conduct and Working together ethos

We actively promote diversity through celebrations of different faiths and cultures. Religious Education lessons and PSD lessons reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Merstone School from Interim Executive Head Teacher Mr Kieran Ryan-Grealish. The message highlights high aspirations and resilience for pupils aged 2–19 with SLD and PMLD, a broad, rich, joyful curriculum, partnership with parents and governors, and a commitment to a caring, community-focused environment that brings learning to life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club (Before School Club) After School Club Swimming Club

Sports

Swimming Bikeability

Facilities

Immersive room Soft play room Warm water pool Library bus Medical room Physiotherapy room Food Technology room (shared with Forest Oak School) Music room (shared with Forest Oak School) Art room (shared with Forest Oak School) ICT room (shared with Forest Oak School) Speech and Language Therapy Room (SLT Room) Parents Room (shared with Forest Oak School)

Curriculum Highlights

English EYFS Art Computing Design Technology Humanities Maths Music Personal Social Health Education Physical Education Reading and Phonics Relationships and Sex Education Religious Education Science Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 8.30am-9.00am; After School Club 3.15pm-3.45pm; Swimming Club 3.30pm-4.30pm on Wednesdays.

SEND Provision

Admissions are managed by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; all pupils enter school with an Education, Health and Care Plan; the school does not accept applications directly from parents or carers; places at Merstone are offered by the Local Authority subject to availability and suitability; referrals, EHCPs and related processes are handled through the local authority; Specialist Inclusion Support Service (SISS) provides specialist teaching and advisory support; appeals are managed by the Local Authority.

Admissions Criteria

Merstone provides education for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). Places are offered by the Local Authority subject to availability and suitability. All admissions are managed by the Local Authority and referrals go through the local authority; all pupils enter with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC).

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