Merrylands Primary School

URN: 143205 • Basildon SS15 6QS

Overview

Name
Merrylands Primary School
URN
143205
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sean Tobin (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01268417893
Website
Visit
Address
Cumberland Drive, Basildon SS15 6QS

Summary

Merrylands Primary School, located in Basildon, Essex, is a mixed academy converter catering to 546 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school is committed to recognising each child as a unique individual, fostering their academic, social, emotional, moral, and physical development within a safe and nurturing environment. The ethos of the school emphasises the belief that a happy child is a successful child, and it strives to provide engaging and high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

The curriculum at Merrylands is designed to be exciting and stimulating, ensuring that all children enjoy their educational journey while achieving their full potential. The school actively seeks to improve and grow, with a collaborative approach involving staff, parents, and governors, all working towards enhancing the life chances and aspirations of the students.

Merrylands Primary School is also the founding institution of the Berlesduna Academy Trust, which underscores its commitment to community and educational excellence. For prospective parents, the school offers tours for new intakes, providing an opportunity to learn more about its values and offerings.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630
Pupils
546
Boys
272
Girls
274
FSM %
21.20
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 546 272 274 630 21.20
2024-09-11 556 267 289 490 21.10
2023-09-11 488 238 250 490 20.70
2022-09-11 488 238 250 490 20.70
2021-09-11 484 223 261 490 21.50
2020-09-11 469 221 248 490 20.90

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