The Merton Primary School vs The Pochin 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.
The Merton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
The Pochin School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | The Merton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | The Pochin School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #970 of 1,516 | #246 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,697 | #3576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.merton.bepschools.org | www.pochin.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •The Pochin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 36.6).
- •The Pochin School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •The Pochin School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •The Merton Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 160.
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 The Merton Primary School better than The Pochin School?
On the Success Index (England), The Pochin School ranks higher (71.8 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 The Merton Primary School and The Pochin School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Merton Primary School: 413. The Pochin School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Merton Primary School and The Pochin School rank in East Midlands?
The Merton Primary School is 970th of 1,516 and The Pochin School is 246th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).