How many pupils does Merrylands Primary School have?

Merrylands Primary School has 546 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head of school of Merrylands Primary School?

The head of school of Merrylands Primary School is Gemma Pryer.

What type of school is Merrylands Primary School?

Merrylands Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Merrylands Primary School in?

Merrylands Primary School is in the Essex local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Merrylands Primary School

Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 11 March 2025.

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546

Pupils

21.2%

Free school meals

1 October 2016

Opened

About this school

Merrylands Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Basildon, Essex. The school has 546 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 11 March 2025. The Head of School is Gemma Pryer. The school is administered by Essex local authority. It belongs to BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 October 2016.

School details

Head of School: Gemma Pryer
Trust: BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Essex
Gender: Mixed
URN: 143205

Contact

01268417893 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Merrylands Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Essex). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

53%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →