Located in Southport, Merefield School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Merefield School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ |
| Website: | http://www.merefieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01704577163 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Joanne Sharpe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 152092 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 116 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale High School Sandringham Road , Ainsdale PR8 2PJ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale Hope Church of England High School Sandringham Road , PR8 2PJ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 446 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.