Pineham Barns Primary School vs The Merton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pineham Barns Primary School
Pineham Village · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
The Merton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
| Measure | Pineham Barns Primary School Pineham Village, East Midlands | The Merton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 1,516 | #970 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #623 of 15,697 | #10912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 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 | Pineham Village | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pinehambarns.sch.uk | www.merton.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Pineham Barns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 36.6).
- •Pineham Barns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 58%).
- •Pineham Barns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
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 Pineham Barns Primary School better than The Merton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pineham Barns Primary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 36.6 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 Pineham Barns Primary School and The Merton Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Pineham Village and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pineham Barns Primary School: 413. The Merton Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pineham Barns Primary School and The Merton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Pineham Barns Primary School is 38th 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).