Merrylands Primary School

About Merrylands Primary School

Merrylands Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 546 pupils on roll. It is part of BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

546 / 630 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cumberland Drive, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS

Phone

01268417893

Head of School

Gemma Pryer

Website

www.merrylandsprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Merrylands Primary School?

Merrylands Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Merrylands Primary School have?

Merrylands Primary School has 546 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Merrylands Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Merrylands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Merrylands Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Merrylands Primary School is part of BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Merrylands Primary School?

Merrylands Primary School is located at Cumberland Drive, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS.