How many pupils does Merryfields School have?

Merryfields School has 113 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Merryfields School?

The headteacher of Merryfields School is Neil Brannigan.

What type of school is Merryfields School?

Merryfields School is a Academy special converter with a Special phase of education.

Which local authority is Merryfields School in?

Merryfields School is in the Staffordshire local authority area.

Academy special converter Special Open

Merryfields School

Hoon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 14 May 2025.

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113

Pupils

43.4%

Free school meals

1 February 2017

Opened

About this school

Merryfields School is an Academy special converter serving special age pupils, located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The school has 113 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 14 May 2025. The Headteacher is Neil Brannigan. The school is administered by Staffordshire local authority. It belongs to MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 February 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Neil Brannigan
Trust: MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Staffordshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 143897

Contact

01782914219 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Merryfields School are handled by the school or the local authority (Staffordshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →