Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Trescott Road Northfield Birmingham B31 5QD |
| Phone | 01216751299 |
| Reference Number | 139014 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.44%
Girls: 49.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 69.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 2 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.6% |
| African | 6.6% |
| White & Asian | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-29 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Orchards Primary Academy
Rhayader Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1TX |
0.53 miles |
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Forestdale Primary School
Wareham Road, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0JS |
0.57 miles |
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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 5AB |
0.63 miles |
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The Meadows Primary School
Bristol Road South, Northfield, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2SW |
0.74 miles |
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Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Vineyard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1PT |
0.85 miles |
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Bellfield Junior School
Vineyard Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1PT |
0.85 miles |
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Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD |
1 miles |
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Colmers Farm Primary School
Leybrook Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9PB |
1.11 miles |
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Rubery Nursery School
Leybrook Road, Birmingham, B45 9PB |
1.15 miles |
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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
New Street, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU |
1.18 miles |
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD |
1.19 miles |
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St Laurence Church Junior School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ |
1.24 miles |
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St Laurence Church Infant School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ |
1.24 miles |
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Turves Green Primary School
Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
1.24 miles |
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Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Lane, Birmingham, B31 1BU |
1.35 miles |
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Woodcock Hill Primary School
Farwood Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1BS |
1.38 miles |
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Green Meadow Primary School
Green Meadow Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4EE |
1.39 miles |
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Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Turves Green, Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4RD |
1.45 miles |
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West Heath Nursery School
200 West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3HB |
1.46 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Nantmel Grove, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3JS |
1.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Victoria School
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD |
1.07 miles |
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY |
1.18 miles |
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU |
1.21 miles |
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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
1.22 miles |
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Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS |
1.28 miles |
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E-ACT Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HE |
1.39 miles |
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King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 4BT |
1.43 miles |
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Bartley Green School
Adams Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3QJ |
1.8 miles |
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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1SH |
1.83 miles |
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP |
1.88 miles |
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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY |
2.14 miles |
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Waseley Hills High School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL |
2.19 miles |
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New Ways School
300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EL |
2.21 miles |
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL |
2.33 miles |
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3AE |
2.37 miles |
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Fircroft College of Adult Education
1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6LH |
2.46 miles |
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The University of Birmingham School
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU |
2.47 miles |
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Kings Norton Girls' School
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW |
2.48 miles |
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Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE |
2.71 miles |
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Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6HZ |
2.77 miles |