Merriott Primary School

About Merriott Primary School

Merriott Primary School is an academy converter in Merriott, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 137 pupils on roll. It is part of QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

137 / 120 (114%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT

Phone

0146072547

Headteacher

Lois Bowery

Website

https://merriottfirstschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Merriott Primary School?

Merriott Primary School is an academy converter in Merriott, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Merriott Primary School have?

Merriott Primary School has 137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Merriott Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Merriott Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does Merriott Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

30% of pupils at Merriott Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Merriott Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Merriott Primary School is part of QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Merriott Primary School?

Merriott Primary School is located at Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT.