A requires improvement community school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merton Bank Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023 | 98.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Never less than our best"
Dear Children, Parents/Carers and Visitors, it is a privilege to welcome you to Merton Bank Primary School – a place where every child is nurtured, valued, and empowered to achieve their very best. We are proud of our aspiration for high standards, an irresistible curriculum, and a belief that every child can thrive. Our school values – Respect, Caring, Resilience, Empathy, Courage – guide how we work, learn, and grow together. We are inclusive, celebrate diversity, and ensure every child is supported to flourish. Thank you for visiting our website. Mrs Rebecca King, Headteacher.
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The school follows the Graduated Approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) to support pupils with SEND. Waves of Intervention include Wave 1 (Quality First Teaching), Wave 2 (targeted interventions such as DESTY, INSYNC/Seedlings, Talk Boost, NESSY, Lego Therapy, Beat Dyslexia, Manchester Motor Skills, Social Stories), and Wave 3 (external referrals to agencies such as the Learning Support Service, NHS Speech and Language Therapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Continence Team, Community Paediatric Team, School Nursing Team, Behaviour Improvement Team, Visual Support Team, Hearing Support Team, Neuropathway Team, Local Autism and Social Communication Service). In addition, Merton Bank employs an Educational Psychologist, Speech Bubble – speech and language company, and Philippi Counselling Service.
Merton Bank follows the St Helens Local Authority admissions arrangements. There are separate Nursery and Reception admissions. Applications are via the Local Authority; Nursery and Reception admissions information is available; contact Mrs Nicola Butterworth at the school office or visit School admissions – St Helens Borough Council. For further information contact the St Helens Schools Admissions Team on 01744 671035.
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