Mercenfeld Primary School

About Mercenfeld Primary School

Mercenfeld Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results stand clearly above the Leicestershire local authority average, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined compared with a LA average of 62%. That seven-point gap places the school 64th out of 231 primary schools across the authority, putting it comfortably in the top third. Within the more local Hinckley and Bosworth borough, Mercenfeld ranks 9th out of 29 primary schools, again in the top third. The school’s performance is particularly strong in reading, where 37% of pupils achieved the higher standard, and in maths, where the average scaled score of 106 and a higher-standard rate of 25% both exceed typical national benchmarks. This is a school that delivers results above the local norm without being among the very highest flyers, making it a solid, reliable choice for families prioritising academic attainment.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 awarded an overall Good rating, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in June 2021. Inspectors noted personal development as Outstanding, the highest possible grade, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision all received Good. This upward trajectory suggests effective leadership under headteacher Kirstie Randle. In the 2023/24 academic year, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths individually, though only 8% reached the higher standard across all three subjects simultaneously. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment figures clearly outpace the local average.

Mercenfeld is a state primary school for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. It has capacity for 324 pupils but currently enrols 253, suggesting some spare places, though it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry with 48 applications for 29 places and 28 first-preference offers. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a library, sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, outdoor playground, gymnasium and chapel. Sports offered are football, cross country, cricket and dance, while clubs include gardening, eco club, science club and book club. The school provides support for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This combination of above-average results, strong SEND support and a broad extracurricular offer makes Mercenfeld a particularly good fit for families in the Hinckley and Bosworth area who want a state primary with proven academic outcomes.

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