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Merton Bank Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA9 1EJ
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Based on the inspection date: 08 May 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn phonics as soon as they begin in the Reception Year. Staff are well trained to deliver the phonics programme well.
Success of the Curriculum: In subjects where the curriculum is designed well, teachers typically deliver new knowledge with clarity.
Areas Needing Improvement: The wider curriculum is not designed carefully enough for pupils across the school to make sufficient progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school has taken effective action to improve the standards that pupils reach, particularly in mathematics and English.
Support for Falling Behind: The school checks pupils’ progress in reading regularly and ensures that staff help pupils to keep up with the phonics programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They listen carefully to adults and to each other. Bullying and discrimination are not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well and included in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If pupils face difficulties or they are upset, staff deal with their concerns effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff model the school values of ‘respect, care, courage, resilience and empathy’ very effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents reported that ‘nothing is too much trouble’ for staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are invited to workshops alongside their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of visits and other opportunities to enhance their learning of the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are not overwhelmed by change; governors monitor staff well-being carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: New policies are introduced judiciously, improving pupils’ behaviour and quality of education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes lack clarity on what essential knowledge pupils need to learn.
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About Us
Merton Bank Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 98 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 52% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.76% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
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 | 104 4 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 68% 30 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 6 | 10.58% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 100 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 38% 14 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.59% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 97 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 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 | 24% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
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Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merton Bank Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1