Merton Bank Primary School
92%
Capacity
218
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Merton Bank Primary School
Merton Bank Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Merton Bank Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca King, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12370th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 47 in St. Helens.
Merton Bank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Merton Bank Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Merton Bank Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Merton Bank Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Roper Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 1EJ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca King |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.4% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 236 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12370th of 13,686
Nationally
1834th of 2,065
In North West
42nd of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roper Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 1EJ
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