Eastfield Primary School vs The Merton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastfield Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
The Merton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
| Measure | Eastfield Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | The Merton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1188 of 1,516 | #970 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12608 of 15,697 | #10912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 335 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.eastfield.bepschools.org | www.merton.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •The Merton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 28.0).
- •The Merton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 51%).
- •Eastfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The Merton Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 335.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eastfield Primary School better than The Merton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Merton Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 28.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eastfield Primary School and The Merton Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastfield Primary School: 335. The Merton Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastfield Primary School and The Merton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Eastfield Primary School is 1188th of 1,516 and The Merton Primary School is 970th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).