The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (131% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 353
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Mark Tipple-Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJameah Boys Academy
Independent · 990m away
Jameah Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Spinney Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Charnwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Coleman Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merrydale Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Merrydale Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merrydale Infant School?
Merrydale Infant School currently has 353 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merrydale Infant School take?
Merrydale Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merrydale Infant School?
Merrydale Infant School is in Leicester, LE5 0PL, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merrydale Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Merrydale Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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