Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
About Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is a school that parents clearly feel strongly about, with 74% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend it. That figure comes from 23 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, and it sits alongside some notably positive individual scores: 91% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 87% felt their child is safe. The school is also heavily oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 98 applications for just 30 places — an oversubscription ratio of 3.27 to 1. Of those, 48 were first-preference applications, and all 30 offers went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school does not have a religious character and is a state-funded primary academy in Birmingham, so catchment area will be a key factor for applicants.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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