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Merrydale Junior School

Leicester, LE5 0PLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,422
of 13,686 nationally

About Merrydale Junior School

Parents at Merrydale Junior School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 90% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and gathered 108 responses, paints a picture of a school where children are happy and feel safe. A combined 95% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 98% said the same about safety. Behaviour is another strong point, with 92% of parents agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also popular locally, operating at near full capacity with 359 pupils against a capacity of 360, though the data doesn't include an oversubscription ratio. For parents of children with special educational needs, 82% of those who responded felt the school provides the support their child needs, which aligns with the school's broad range of SEND provisions covering areas from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClaydon Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 0PL
HeadteacherAntony Corbett
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
School Capacity359 / 360 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 108 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCricketFootballCross CountryTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubDramaCodingChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:20

Source: merrydalejuniors.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrydale Junior School

Merrydale Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.