113
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
22%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/01/2020
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityStaffordshire
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Merryfields School · Primary · Staffordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
113
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
43%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
22%
Contact
Address
Hoon Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 9NY
Local authority
Staffordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 113 | 8.2 | 100% | 9% | 43% | 8% | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 108 | 8.4 | 100% | 8% | 38% | 8% | 23% |
| 2022/23 | 108 | 8.4 | 100% | 10% | 36% | 6% | 16% |
| 2021/22 | 107 | 8.4 | 100% | 6% | 36% | 8% | 28% |
| 2020/21 | 108 | 8.4 | 100% | 5% | 32% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 106 | 8.8 | 100% | 5% | 37% | 8% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | — | 9.8 | — | — | — | 7% | 21% |
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