Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Junior School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 7–11, in Leicester, LE5, in the Leicester council area. It has 354 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 March 2025): Standards maintained.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 12 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (23 October 2019) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 67 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 87 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 354 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 31.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 80.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.04% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.39% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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