Merton Bank Primary School Catchment Area
Merton Bank Primary School is a community primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
218
Pupils
236
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Merton Bank Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Merton Bank Primary School is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find St. Helens catchment area documents →Merton Bank Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Roper Street, St Helens, WA9 1EJ
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104784
Other Primary Schools in St Helens
If Merton Bank Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.
Rivington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA10 6LF
Robins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 3NF
Thatto Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 5QX
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 4AT
Sherdley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 4HA
Eaves Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 3UB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Merton Bank Primary School
Is Merton Bank Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Merton Bank Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Merton Bank Primary School? ▾
Admission to Merton Bank Primary School is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Merton Bank Primary School cover? ▾
Merton Bank Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Merton Bank Primary School? ▾
Merton Bank Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.