Merrydale Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Merrydale Junior School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catriona Mugglestone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120024 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 75 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School St Barnabas Road , LE5 4BD | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield House Primary School Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints School 51 Overton Road , LE5 0JB | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Community Academy 2 Overton Road , LE5 0JA | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 712 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coleman Centre Wayne Way , LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.