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The Merton Primary School
Cherry Drive, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2PT, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.1 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, the absence of students achieving the higher standard may suggest a focus on foundational skills rather than advanced learning opportunities.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School keeps me informed
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
70%
Progress is communicated
68%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Asian Indian10.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.69089, -1.07042 · LE7 2PT
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138818
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.merton.bepschools.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Merton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Merton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is The Merton Primary School a good school?
The Merton Primary School scores 43.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Merton Primary School?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Merton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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