Merstone School
URN: 104133 • Birmingham B36 0UE
Overview
- Name
- Merstone School
- URN
- 104133
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Luck (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01217171040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windward Way, Birmingham B36 0UE
Summary
Merstone School is a community special school located in Birmingham, catering to 171 pupils aged 2 to 19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). The school operates with a strong ethos of inclusivity and high aspirations, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. The school's vision emphasizes a broad and enriching educational experience, preparing students to become confident and engaged members of their community.
The curriculum at Merstone is designed to be challenging and aspirational, incorporating a topic-based approach that fosters creativity and engagement. It focuses not only on academic achievement but also on social and emotional development, ensuring that pupils build positive relationships and develop essential life skills. The school promotes a collaborative relationship with families, encouraging active participation in their children's education and care.
Merstone School prides itself on its committed staff and supportive environment, where pupils are encouraged to express themselves and take part in school life through initiatives like the Student Council. The school values the contributions of every student and celebrates progress in various areas, creating a sense of belonging and pride within the school community.
The curriculum at Merstone is designed to be challenging and aspirational, incorporating a topic-based approach that fosters creativity and engagement. It focuses not only on academic achievement but also on social and emotional development, ensuring that pupils build positive relationships and develop essential life skills. The school promotes a collaborative relationship with families, encouraging active participation in their children's education and care.
Merstone School prides itself on its committed staff and supportive environment, where pupils are encouraged to express themselves and take part in school life through initiatives like the Student Council. The school values the contributions of every student and celebrates progress in various areas, creating a sense of belonging and pride within the school community.
Useful links
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 166
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 59.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 126 | 45 | 166 | 59.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 119 | 46 | 166 | 51.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 100 | 37 | 147 | 51.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 100 | 37 | 137 | 51.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 127 | 92 | 35 | 128 | 52.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 87 | 31 | 44.40 |
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