Located in Birmingham, Merstone School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school 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.
Merstone School currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.7% boys and 26.3% girls. Around 59.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69%).
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.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Windward Way, Birmingham, B36 0UE |
| Website: | www.merstone.solihull.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217171040 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kieran Ryan-Grealish |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104133 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 166 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.00% | 118 |
| Pakistani | 7.60% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.40% | 11 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 3 |
| African | 1.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst Junior School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Infant School Ballard Walk , Kingshurst B37 6BJ | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood B36 0QE | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Arran Way , Smith's Wood B36 0QE | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingshurst School Cooks Lane , Kingshurst B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.