SchoolScoresMerridale Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UP
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 43 of its 82 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 42nd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 38th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104334), before it changed to its current form.
71% — 6 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wolverhampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.0% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 16th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 70.4% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 55th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 66th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 65th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 59th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 50th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bantock Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Graiseley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uplands Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westacre Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Merridale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Merridale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Merridale Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Merridale Primary School?
82% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Merridale Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Merridale Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Merridale Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151991.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.