The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr Kieran Ryan-Grealish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForest Oak School
Special school · Very close
Smith's Wood Academy
Secondary · Very close
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 551m away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merstone School's Ofsted rating?
Merstone School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merstone School?
Merstone School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merstone School take?
Merstone School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Merstone School?
Merstone School is in Birmingham, B36 0UE, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merstone School have a sixth form?
Yes, Merstone School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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