Merridale Primary School
About Merridale Primary School
If you compare Merridale Primary School against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 performance, the picture is one of a school that sits squarely in the middle of the pack. The most recent Wolverhampton average for KS2 attainment stands at 64, and while Merridale’s own headline figure isn’t provided in the available data, its overall Ofsted rating of Good places it in the majority of local primaries. Of the 72 schools in the Wolverhampton authority, only ten hold an Outstanding rating, meaning Merridale is part of the large cohort of solidly performing schools that families in the area can rely on. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Woodfield Primary School, 1.4 kilometres away, so for many parents the choice may come down to convenience versus a slightly higher inspection grade. Merridale’s headteacher, Laura Towle, leads a mixed-gender, non-religious state primary for children aged three to eleven, with a nursery on site.
Key Details
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: merridaleprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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