The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 69.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Maxfield (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trescott Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Orchards Primary Academy
Primary · 851m away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 914m away
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Edge Academy
Free school · 1.3km away
Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Primary · 1.4km away
Bellfield Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy take?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is in Birmingham, B31 5QD, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy have a sixth form?
No, Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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