Merrydale Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Address | Claydon Road, LE5 0PL |
| School Website | www.merrydalejuniors.com |
| Telephone | 1162767708 |
| URN | 143244 |
School Census
| Total | 353 |
| Girls/Boys | 175/178 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.6%/50.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 70.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 108 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/10/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/10/2019 | Good |
| 14/04/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| indian ethnic origin | 52.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| indian ethnic origin | 51.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 12.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Merrydale Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Claydon Road, , LE5 0PL
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Barnabas Road, , LE5 4BD
Avanti Fields School
(0.42 mi)
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The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 97 Bridge Road, Leicestershire, LE5 3LD
North Mead Primary Academy
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Northfield Road, , LE4 9DL
Falcons Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: George Hine House, , LE5 0TA
Green Lane Infant School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Spinney Hill Road, , LE5 3GG