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Merstone School
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Academic Progress: All pupils make excellent progress from their starting points due to first-class teaching informed by accurate assessment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour around school is exemplary, they are polite, respectful, and proud of their achievements.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Intervention strategies include family meetings and support from external agencies to improve attendance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work collaboratively within their key stages to plan effective activities meeting individual needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching enables pupils to make excellent progress academically and socially.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff training and support complement the dedication shown by staff to all pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are extremely supportive and involved through family meetings and breakfast clubs.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively with parents about pupil progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents are complimentary about the education and care their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are dealt with quickly and effectively by vigilant staff, ensuring children are well-supported.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders use pupil premium funding wisely, like offering a breakfast club to promote good attendance.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: No bullying reported; any concerns are always addressed by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show respect and are confident, happy to come to school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong safeguarding culture and high-quality records.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in confidence-building activities like performing in Shakespeare productions.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Additional science lessons ensure all pupils can participate irrespective of ability.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Leaders have implemented additional science lessons to improve practical skills.
Support for SEND: Physically disabled pupils are ably assisted by support staff, ensuring respectful care.
Subjects Offered: Lessons for post-16 pupils include life skills like preparing ingredients for a fruit salad.
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Merstone School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 165 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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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | 8.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | 86 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 100 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.87% | 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 | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 13.55% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | - | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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 | - | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.44% | 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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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 | - | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.94% | 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 | - | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.13% | 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 | - | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.65 | 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 | 100% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.05% | 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 | - | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.86% | 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 | - | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.06 | 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% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.8% | 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 | - | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.52% | 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 | - | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 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 | - | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | - | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.14% | 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 | - | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.61 | 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 | - | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.19% | 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 | - | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.26% | 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 | - | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.95% | 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 | - | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merstone School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1