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Merton Bank Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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.