SchoolScoresThe Merton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Cherry Drive, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2PT
0116 260 8150 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 24th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 32nd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 32nd highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern Joint 41st highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Leicestershire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 134 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 122nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 127th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 138th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 125th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 69th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 77th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.7 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.2% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Peter and St Paul CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Pochin School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Hill Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Church Hill CofE Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queniborough CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomfield Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandfield Close Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Merton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Merton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Merton Primary School?
91% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Merton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Merton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put The Merton Primary School as their first choice for 48 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 46 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138818.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.