What did Ofsted judge Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Merton Bank Primary School?

Merton Bank Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.

What ages does Merton Bank Primary School take?

Merton Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Merton Bank Primary School located?

Merton Bank Primary School is located in St Helens, WA9 1EJ, St. Helens.

How do I apply to Merton Bank Primary School?

Merton Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Merton Bank Primary School?

When Merton Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit; 3. other children. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

What is the largest ethnic background at Merton Bank Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.4% of pupils at Merton Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Merton Bank Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2.
2children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.
3other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

St Helens Borough Council is the admission authority for its community and voluntary controlled schools and determines one set of arrangements covering them (2027-28). Section applied: "Oversubscription Criteria (for all except Eccleston Lane Ends Primary)".

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Merton Bank Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Merton Bank Primary School?: Merton Bank Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does Merton Bank Primary School take?: Merton Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Merton Bank Primary School located?: Merton Bank Primary School is located in St Helens, WA9 1EJ, St. Helens.
How do I apply to Merton Bank Primary School?: Merton Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Merton Bank Primary School?: When Merton Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit; 3. other children. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).
What is the largest ethnic background at Merton Bank Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.4% of pupils at Merton Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Merton Bank Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2.
2children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.
3other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

Merton Bank Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Merton Bank Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Merton Bank Primary School?: Merton Bank Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does Merton Bank Primary School take?: Merton Bank Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Merton Bank Primary School located?: Merton Bank Primary School is located in St Helens, WA9 1EJ, St. Helens.
How do I apply to Merton Bank Primary School?: Merton Bank Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Merton Bank Primary School?: When Merton Bank Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit; 3. other children. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).
What is the largest ethnic background at Merton Bank Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.4% of pupils at Merton Bank Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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