Merridale Primary School

A good community school school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merridale Primary School.

Wolverhampton, WV30UP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Aspen Way
Wolverhampton, WV30UP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104334
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
243
Free School Meals
41.6% (101 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
243 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

aspiration kindness resilience creativity curiosity

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.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS The Curriculum by Class Maths Curriculum Statement We are a Reading School British Values Religious Education (RE) curriculum

SEND Provision

Our SEND Information Report outlines how Merridale Primary School provides inclusive education and support for pupils with SEND, and references the Wolverhampton Local Offer.

Admissions Criteria

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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