Merryfields School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
108
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(13/05/2025)
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87%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
7.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
16%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
8.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Hoon Avenue
Newcastle
ST5 9NY
01782914219

School Description

Pupils thrive in the school’s calm, nurturing and welcoming environment. The school’s mission of ‘nurturing a love of learning for life’ is a reality for staff and pupils here. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ academic and wider success. These expectations are realised, and pupils achieve very well. Staff understand the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) of their pupils exceptionally well. Pupils enjoy strong, respectful relationships with staff. They are supported with high levels of care and dignity. Consequently, pupils are settled, safe and happy. Strong foundations for pupils’ enduring success start in the early years. Children’s communication and interactions, and independence are highly prioritised. The school promotes a wealth of opportunities for pupils to share their voice, including through visual boards, objects of reference and suitable electronic devices. This means that pupils communicate their thoughts, feelings and needs throughout the day very effectively. Pupils have a wealth of wider opportunities. These are carefully designed to prepare pupils for life beyond school. Pupils practise what they learn in the classroom within the wider community, for example by visiting a cafe, trips to the library and going shopping, where pupils learn to manage their money.

Merryfields School Parent Reviews



87% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 20% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 23% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 30% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 7% Agree 3% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 17% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 13% Strongly Agree 43% Agree 20% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>13, "strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 23% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 27% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 27% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 40% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 17% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 37% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>37} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 37% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025
Yes 87% No 13% {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} Figures based on 30 responses up to 14-05-2025

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.