Meriden Church of England Primary School
Coventry, CV7 7LW · Solihull · primary school
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34th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,063 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meriden Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bayleaf Cookery Club, Coding Club, Art Club, Lego Club, ECO Club, and Little Tricks Gymnastics. They also participate in FDS Football Club, piano lessons, choir, and various musical instrumental lessons via the Solihull Music Service. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Meriden Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "warm atmosphere" where leaders and staff are "caring" and prioritise pupils’ "happiness and well-being". It states that the curriculum prepares pupils well for their future, with "high expectations for every child" and effective strategies to help them remember learning over time.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, enjoy coming to school, and demonstrate good behaviour, with staff dealing effectively with occasional issues.
- Teachers use strategies such as revisiting key learning points and "Flashback Fridays" to help pupils make "good progress over time" in subjects like mathematics, history, and science.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can access the full curriculum and participate in extra-curricular activities.
- Governors are described as "ambitious" and hold leaders to account effectively, while leaders protect staff from "excessive workload".
- The school fosters an "inclusive ethos" with smooth transitions for new families and strong communication between school and home.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff complete full training for the new phonics scheme to address current "inconsistencies in the teaching of phonics".
- Teachers need to focus on developing "accurate letter formation", particularly in key stage 1, as current handwriting quality is not yet sufficient.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective", with staff receiving regular training and leaders working well with external agencies to protect children at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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