The Merton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Merton Primary School
Address: Cherry Drive, Syston
Town/City: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE7 2PT
Telephone Number: 0116 260 8150
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Bradgate Education Partnership
Sponsor: Bradgate Education Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nick Sale
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 413 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 138818
DfE Number: 855/2161
UKPRN: 10038984
UPRN: 100032069735
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Charnwood (E07000130)
Constituency: Melton and Syston (E14001357)
Electoral Ward: Syston (E05014686)

Easting & Northing: 462927E, 310761N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 41' 29.49" N 1° 4' 13" W
Plus Code: 9C4WMWRH+JV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Darren Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Gowers - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 January 2027.
  • Mrs Tracey Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 October 2026.
  • Miss Jennifer Scothern - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2026.