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Merrylands Primary School is a primary academy in Basildon, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Merrylands Primary School has 52% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 29.6%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.
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At Merrylands Primary School, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
59% met the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths.
Merrylands Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Merrylands Primary School is 29.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
199/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
82/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Laindon Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Basildon area
2.1
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.