The Merton Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Merton Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cherry Drive, Leicester, LE7 2PT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Shelagh Thomson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119970 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 357 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Community College Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.