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Merefield School
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- Sefton District PR8 2QZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: The progress that pupils make is impressive due to the outstanding quality of teaching and individualized curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent. Pupils are very respectful of each other, staff, and visitors.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders act promptly and effectively to ensure that pupils make consistently strong progress.
Teacher Engagement: Relationships between everyone are excellent and staff morale is high. This contributes greatly to the outstanding progress pupils make.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality teaching across the whole school leads to all pupils being well prepared for their next steps in education and life beyond school.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Professional development is highly effective at all levels.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents contribute to initial assessments and visit the school to see their child's progress.
Communication with Parents: Parents commented positively on the quality of information they receive about their child’s progress and value the weekly newsletter.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents who completed Parent View, and those who spoke with inspectors, strongly support the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: If parents have a concern, their views are listened to and acted upon.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The headteacher's vision and strong leadership have created a culture of high expectations and continual improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are very thorough and effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the site is exemplary.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained well in how to care for and keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Students benefit from enrichment activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities develop students' confidence and self-esteem.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor spaces provide a safe, stimulating environment.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are exceptionally well prepared for adulthood.
Support for SEND: Staff are accomplished in meeting the needs of pupils in their care, ensuring they become successful learners.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is highly individualised and well suited to students' needs.
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Merefield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 103 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every child has the right, in our opinion at Merefield School, to achieve all that they are capable of. All of our students will get the chance to shine, demonstrate their talents, and, maybe, surprise themselves by discovering new skills. Respect, fairness, and hard work are shared values at Merefield School. We have the highest standards for all of our children and young people, and we work to ensure that every kid meets these standards by giving them the proper care, encouragement, and challenge. All of our students should strive to be their best selves and learn more about themselves than they ever imagined. We provide a broad and varied curriculum to meet the vast range of interests and needs within the school, which encourages everyone to be independent, feel good about themselves, and achieve their goals.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 7.4 | - | 4.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 87 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 98 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 5% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merefield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1