Merton Bank Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Roper Street St Helens Merseyside WA9 1EJ |
| Phone | 0174422104 |
| Reference Number | 104784 |
Merton Bank Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall. While the quality of education has been identified as an area that needs enhancement, the school has notable strengths in the areas of behavior, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. Pupils enjoy a calm and inclusive environment where they feel valued, and the school's recent initiatives, such as a new behavior policy, have been well-received. However, the curriculum does not effectively support all pupils in making the progress they need, especially in subjects outside of reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.46%
Girls: 49.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 6 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.5% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and listen carefully to adults and each other.
- The school is a calm, inviting place where pupils feel valued.
- Pupils with SEND are well-supported and included in all aspects of school life.
- There are effective systems in place to track pupils' progress in reading and mathematics.
- Parents report that staff are very supportive and responsive to concerns.
- The school has a strong focus on values such as respect, care, and empathy.
Areas for Improvement
- The wider curriculum is not designed effectively, hindering some pupils' progress.
- Insufficient attention is given to teaching letter and number formation, affecting writing fluency.
- Too many pupils are persistently absent, impacting their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 97 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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