St Meryl School
95%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Meryl School
St Meryl School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Three Rivers community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Meryl School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Craig Davies, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10689th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 25 in Three Rivers.
St Meryl School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Meryl School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Three Rivers, St Meryl School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | The Mead, Watford, Three Rivers, WD19 5BT |
| Headteacher | Craig Davies |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10689th of 13,686
Nationally
1185th of 1,612
In East of England
22nd of 25
In Three Rivers
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 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
The Mead, Watford
Three Rivers, WD19 5BT
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