Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Trescott Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 116th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 March 2015, report published 23 April 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Pupils say Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT academy is a great place to be. The school is highly ambitious for all its pupils. Each day pupils aspire to be the best version of themselves by living the school motto 'believe achieve succeed.' Pupils achieve highly in school, particularly in writing. There is a strong culture of safety and care across the school. Pupils are happy and safe. The school sets very high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils say the school's 'STYLE' rules are 'not too strict but keep everyone in order'. The school 'traffic lights' behaviour management system is consistently applied by staff. Pupils take responsibility for their behaviour. They know that there are consequences for not doing the right thing. Pupils learn how resolve occasional friendship issues. Pupil prefects, play leaders and staff are on hand to support if needed. Pupils are exceptionally well behaved. The school's 'enrichment rivers' are highly valued by pupils. Be it a rainforest immersion experience, Second World War workshop, a trip to a museum or place of worship, learning a new talent, enterprise event, or keeping safe on and off-line experience. All pupils consistently benefit from this rich exceptional offer.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals66.2%

66.2%, 39.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28%

28%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Orchards Primary Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Forestdale Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	15% met the expected standard
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
The Meadows Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Bellfield Primary School (NC)	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: E-ACT
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Maxfield
Phone: 01216751299
Website: merrittsbrookacademy.e-act.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Trescott Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5QD
Local authority: Birmingham
URN: 139014

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.