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Merrylands Primary School
- Primary
- Basildon SS15 6QS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers routinely plan activities that build on pupils’ prior learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-chosen topics and themes capture and build upon pupils’ interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further training is needed to support pupils with specific needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils attaining expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have been in line with or above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment accurately identifies pupils who are falling behind and targeted support helps them to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically very good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND make good progress with effective support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and learn how to keep safe through PSHE and assemblies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff can recognize signs of risk and act quickly upon concerns.
Parental Involvement: Efforts are being made to improve communication with parents during transition periods.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy with the quality of education but feel communication could improve.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the trips and clubs that support their development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ expectations are high and they encourage deep thinking and best efforts in all subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress in a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide opportunities to practice skills in other subjects and maintain good standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need better understanding of consistent behavior management strategies.
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Merrylands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 556 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 25.6 | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 1 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.94% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merrylands Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1