The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Antony Corbett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJameah Boys Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
Jameah Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Spinney Hill Primary School
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 Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Merrydale Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merrydale Junior School?
Merrydale Junior School currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merrydale Junior School take?
Merrydale Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merrydale Junior School?
Merrydale Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Merrydale Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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