The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Nick Sale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cherry Drive, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Wreake Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Pochin School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Church Hill Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Queniborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Merton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Merton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Merton Primary School?
The Merton Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Merton Primary School take?
The Merton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Merton Primary School?
The Merton Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 2PT, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Merton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Merton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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