171
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
43%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 27/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySolihull
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Merstone School · All-through · Solihull
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
171
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
60%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
43%
Contact
Address
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE
Local authority
Solihull
Website
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 | 171 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 60% | 13% | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 165 | 8.3 | 100% | 7% | 52% | 11% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 148 | 8.5 | 100% | 5% | 53% | 12% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 137 | 7.6 | 100% | 4% | 53% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 127 | 7.8 | 100% | 5% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 113 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 44% | 7% | 16% |
| 2017/18 | 103 | 7.9 | 100% | 5% | 39% | 7% | 18% |
| 2016/17 | 96 | 7.6 | 100% | 6% | 35% | 8% | 22% |
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