Merrylands Primary School
Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6QS
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“Personal development is an essential part of any child’s education and at Merrylands Primary School the curriculum actively promotes ‘Growth Through Learning’.”
Established school - open since before 2001. Became an academy in October 2016, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 28 April 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 546
- Multi-academy trust
- Berlesduna Academy Trust
- Phone
- 01268417893