Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
URN: 139014 • Birmingham B31 5QD
Overview
- Name
- Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
- URN
- 139014
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Maxfield (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01216751299
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trescott Road, Birmingham B31 5QD
Summary
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is a mixed primary school located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 235 pupils and a capacity of 236. As part of the E-ACT multi-academy trust, the school emphasizes a vision of inspiring a love of learning and fostering a thirst for knowledge among its students. The academy is committed to high educational standards, with a carefully sequenced and engaging curriculum designed to enhance the learning experiences of all pupils.
The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and cared for. A dedicated safeguarding team is in place to support the safety and welfare of students. The headteacher, Mrs. Joanne Maxfield, highlights the importance of positive relationships between staff and pupils, which contribute to a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to be their best selves.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (69.4%), Merritts Brook Academy actively works to raise self-esteem and promote aspirational thinking within its diverse community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos and values firsthand.
The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and cared for. A dedicated safeguarding team is in place to support the safety and welfare of students. The headteacher, Mrs. Joanne Maxfield, highlights the importance of positive relationships between staff and pupils, which contribute to a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to be their best selves.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (69.4%), Merritts Brook Academy actively works to raise self-esteem and promote aspirational thinking within its diverse community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos and values firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 69.40
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 116 | 119 | 236 | 69.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 228 | 115 | 113 | 236 | 69.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 114 | 103 | 236 | 56.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 114 | 103 | 236 | 56.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 119 | 101 | 236 | 57.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 113 | 111 | 315 | 53.70 |
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