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Merrylands Primary School
Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
546
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% of respondents recommending the school, although the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 23% of schools in the area. The percentage of students achieving a higher standard at KS2 is low at 3%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the highest achievers.
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Last inspected: 11 March 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
77%
School keeps me informed
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.4%
White Other13.7%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.57145, 0.41409 · SS15 6QS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143205
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Merrylands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Merrylands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Merrylands Primary School a good school?
Merrylands Primary School scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Merrylands Primary School?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merrylands Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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