The Merton Primary School, based in Leicester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.5%). indian pupils make up about 10.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cherry Drive, Leicester, LE7 2PT |
| Website: | www.merton.bepschools.org |
| Telephone: | 01162608150 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nick Sale |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138818 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 213 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.50% | 339 |
| Indian | 10.10% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| 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.