The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Kirstie Randle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
April 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Oakfield Avenue, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mercenfeld Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mercenfeld Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mercenfeld Primary School?
Mercenfeld Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mercenfeld Primary School take?
Mercenfeld Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mercenfeld Primary School?
Mercenfeld Primary School is in Markfield, LE67 9WG, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mercenfeld Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mercenfeld Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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