Welcome to Merryfields Special School.
We are a generic special school, located in the heart of Wolstanton in Staffordshire, providing specialist education for pupils aged from 2-11 years.
Our dedicated and highly skilled staff, ensure that a high quality educational provision is provided to all pupils. Through personalised learning approaches, we support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, to be aspirational to help them along their journey to achieve their potential. We believe strongly that every pupil, should be equipped, encouraged and provided with the opportunities to succeed, and our experienced staff make this possible.
Our philosophy is that success for each pupil is personal, as we aim to help all pupils progress socially, emotionally, academically, physically and morally through a tailored curriculum, bespoke to our school. We also promote a sense of community at Merryfields, encouraging pupil voice, whole school themed days, regular charity events and all supported by our team of Year 6 prefects.
Our school works closely in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all of our pupils not only feel valued, but also have positive learning experiences. Our Home-School Link Worker hosts termly parent coffee afternoons and we openly encourage regular communication between Home and School.
I hope you enjoy your visit to our website, if you would like to visit our school, please contact our reception and it would be great to introduce you to our Merryfields family.
Neil Brannigan
Lunchtime Supervisor
Lunchtime Supervisor
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join us here at Merryfields School. You will join our hardworking Lunchtime team to ensure the safety, welfare and enjoyment of our ch...
Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding administrator to join our diverse and welcoming school team from April 2026 on a maternity contract basis.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Lunchtime Supervisor
Lunchtime Supervisor
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join us here at Merryfields School. You will join our hardworking Lunchtime team to ensure the safety, welfare and enjoyment of our ch...
Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding administrator to join our diverse and welcoming school team from April 2026 on a maternity contract basis.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at Merryfields School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?