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Merrydale Junior School
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.4 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 67% places it in the top 45% nationally, although only 2% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it demonstrates solid performance, but there is room for improvement in stretching higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 23 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (108 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian52.6%
White British9.7%
Asian Other7.5%
Black African5.8%
Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Location
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52.64513, -1.09482 · LE5 0PL
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN143244
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.merrydalejuniors.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Merrydale Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Merrydale Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 October 2019.
Is Merrydale Junior School a good school?
Merrydale Junior School scores 59.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Merrydale Junior School?
Based on 108 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merrydale Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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