Mercenfeld Primary School
Markfield, LE67 9WG · Leicestershire · primary school
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101st of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,948 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mercenfeld Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 324. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Mercenfeld Primary School
Overview
Mercenfeld Primary School is described as a “rapidly improving” institution where pupils are “proud to attend” and “love to learn.” The report highlights a “safe and happy” environment with “positive” relationships, noting that the school has moved significantly from its previous inspection grade.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “high levels of respect and tolerance” and their personal development is deemed “exemplary.”
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively build understanding in “bite-sized chunks,” particularly in core subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils develop a “secure knowledge of phonics” and become “fluent and confident readers.”
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “without delay” and removes barriers to their learning.
- Parents are “full of praise,” with one stating the school has “gone from strength to strength.”
Areas to improve
- The school must complete curriculum reviews in all subjects to ensure key knowledge is “precisely identified” and taught in the correct order.
- Assessment in foundation subjects requires development to effectively “close gaps in pupils’ knowledge” and address misconceptions.
- Leaders should balance improvement ambitions with consideration for staff well-being, as increased workload has “taken a toll.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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