Merebrook Infant School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Merebrook Infant School currently has around 135 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.9%. other white pupils make up about 22.2% , followed by african at 14.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dulverton Drive, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EZ |
| Website: | www.merebrookschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01908522876 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hayley White |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151372 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 135 |
| Number of Boys: | 64 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| White British | 31.90% | 43 |
| Other White | 22.20% | 30 |
| African | 14.10% | 19 |
| Indian | 8.10% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 5 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge , Hertford Place MK3 7HE | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.