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Merryfields School
Staffordshire·Not applicable·West Midlands·Academy special converter·ST5 9NY
URN: 143897
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| URN | 143897 |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Neil Brannigan |
| Trust | MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | ST5 9NY |
| Latest pupils | 113 |
| FSM eligible | 43.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Hoon Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY
merryfields.manorhall.academyView local authority page1782914219| DfE number | 7038 |
| UKPRN | 10062423 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |