Is Merton Bank Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 8 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 48th of 53 primary schools in St Helens. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Merton Bank Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 28% of pupils at Merton Bank Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Merton Bank Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Merton Bank Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Merton Bank Primary School

Roper Street, St Helens, WA9 1EJ

Local ranking48th of 53 primary schools in St Helens

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 28.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 41.0%
Writing (Expected): 62.0%
Maths (Expected): 45.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 97.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 218
Boys: 100 (52%)
Girls: 93 (48%)
Capacity: 236 (82% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 55.1%
EAL: 13.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 17.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,970/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.5%
White Other: 4.1%
Other: 4.1%
Black African: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

83.5%

White British

4.1%

White Other

4.1%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0174422104

rebecca.king@sthelens.org.uk

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Roper Street

St Helens, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104784
UKPRN: 10070139
Establishment No.: 2068

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