Our school values—aspiration, kindness, respect, resilience, creativity and curiosity—shape daily life at Merridale. They guide how we learn, how we treat one another, and the kind of future we want our children to grow towards. Whether pupils are exploring new ideas, tackling challenges, showing kindness to a friend or discovering a passion for music, reading or the outdoors, we want them to feel confident, capable and inspired.
We are proud of our inclusive, caring environment where children’s wellbeing sits at the centre of everything we do. Our skilled and experienced staff aim to give every child the tools they need to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Our dedicated team work tirelessly to ensure that each child experiences joy in learning and feels a strong sense of belonging and community.
Merridale is a school full of energy, warmth and possibility. We hope our website gives you a sense of what makes our community so special—and we warmly invite you to visit us to see our wonderful children and staff “growing together” each day.
Mrs L. Towle
Headteacher