The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 546
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Pryer (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Berry Primary School
Primary · 980m away
The Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lincewood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The James Hornsby School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Janet Duke Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lee Chapel Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Merrylands Primary School a selective school?
No. Merrylands Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Merrylands Primary School?
Merrylands Primary School currently has 546 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merrylands Primary School take?
Merrylands Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merrylands Primary School?
Merrylands Primary School is in Basildon, SS15 6QS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merrylands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Merrylands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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