Merrydale Infant School
131%
Capacity
353
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 353 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (131% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Merrydale Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Tipple-Johnson, it falls under Leicester local authority.
Merrydale Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 83 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Merrydale Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Tennis, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Merrydale Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 0PL |
| Headteacher | Mark Tipple-Johnson |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 353 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.6% |
| School Capacity | 353 / 270 (131% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
107
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Claydon Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 0PL
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