What did Ofsted judge The Merton Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged The Merton Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Merton Primary School?

The Merton Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Merton Primary School take?

The Merton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is The Merton Primary School located?

The Merton Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 2PT, Leicestershire.

How do I apply to The Merton Primary School?

The Merton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from The Merton Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Merton Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 3.472 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at The Merton Primary School?

When The Merton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending The Merton Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Merton Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at The Merton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.472miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at The Merton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.)
2Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.)
3Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending The Merton Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry.
4Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested. (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application.) (See note iv.)
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight-line distance (home to school front gate). (See note v.)

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Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Merton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Merton Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Merton Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Merton Primary School?: The Merton Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Merton Primary School take?: The Merton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is The Merton Primary School located?: The Merton Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 2PT, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to The Merton Primary School?: The Merton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from The Merton Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Merton Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 3.472 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Merton Primary School?: When The Merton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending The Merton Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Merton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at The Merton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.472miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Merton Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Merton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.)
2Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.)
3Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending The Merton Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry.
4Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested. (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application.) (See note iv.)
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight-line distance (home to school front gate). (See note v.)

The Merton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Merton Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Merton Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Merton Primary School?: The Merton Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Merton Primary School take?: The Merton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is The Merton Primary School located?: The Merton Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 2PT, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to The Merton Primary School?: The Merton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from The Merton Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Merton Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 3.472 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Merton Primary School?: When The Merton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending The Merton Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Merton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at The Merton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Wreake Valley Academy

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Needs attention

The Roundhill Academy

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Requires improvement

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