The Merton Primary School
URN: 138818 • Leicester LE7 2PT
Overview
- Name
- The Merton Primary School
- URN
- 138818
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Patrick Betts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162608150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cherry Drive, Leicester LE7 2PT
Summary
The Merton Primary School, located in Leicester, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 416 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their highest potential academically, personally, and socially. The ethos of the school revolves around making a positive difference in the lives of students and the wider community.
The curriculum at The Merton Primary School is designed to be purposeful and engaging, focusing on the development of essential skills, particularly in reading. It aims to provide relevant and practical learning experiences that encourage children to understand and appreciate the world around them. The school prioritises mental and physical well-being, promoting a culture of nurture and happiness to support emotional and social growth.
As part of The Bradgate Education Partnership, The Merton Primary School embraces collaboration and values positive relationships among students. The school actively encourages children to take an active role in their learning and to contribute positively to their community, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
The curriculum at The Merton Primary School is designed to be purposeful and engaging, focusing on the development of essential skills, particularly in reading. It aims to provide relevant and practical learning experiences that encourage children to understand and appreciate the world around them. The school prioritises mental and physical well-being, promoting a culture of nurture and happiness to support emotional and social growth.
As part of The Bradgate Education Partnership, The Merton Primary School embraces collaboration and values positive relationships among students. The school actively encourages children to take an active role in their learning and to contribute positively to their community, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 213
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 11.10
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 213 | 203 | 420 | 11.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 416 | 218 | 198 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 210 | 204 | 420 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 210 | 204 | 420 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 420 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 209 | 205 | 420 | 9.20 |
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