A good community school school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merridale Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
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Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Religious Education follows the SACRE Wolverhampton agreed syllabus; aims to promote understanding and respect for different religions, including Christianity and other principal religions with local presence (Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam); develops critical thinking, values and ethics; encourages dialogue and respectful discussion; prepares pupils for life in modern Britain; includes right to withdraw upon written request.
Merridale Primary School welcomes you. The school is proud of its achievements and aims to equip children with a wide range of knowledge and skills to maximise potential. The curriculum is engaging, challenging and accessible, built on curiosity and collaboration, and delivered in partnership with parents, carers and the local community. The school values aspiration, kindness, resilience, creativity and curiosity, and focuses on developing communication, a love of reading, problem-solving, physical activity, and independence in an inclusive, secure and nurturing environment.
Our SEND Information Report outlines how Merridale Primary School provides inclusive education and support for pupils with SEND, and references the Wolverhampton Local Offer.
Nursery eligibility follows third birthday; places allocated by Wolverhampton City Council; reception entry requires 5 years by the end of the academic year (1 September to 31 August); separate admission arrangements administered through the Local Authority for full-time education; an information evening is provided to help parents with the process.
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