Merton Bank Primary School is a primary community school in St Helens, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Merton Bank Primary School has 41% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 218 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.4%, 36% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.0%.
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At Merton Bank Primary School, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
55% met the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths.
Merton Bank Primary School has an overall absence rate of 7.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Merton Bank Primary School is 8.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Merton Bank Primary School has 218 pupils on roll.
36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Merton Bank Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Merton Bank Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Merton Bank Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
354/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
136/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the St Helens area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.