Merrydale Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leicester, East Midlands LE5 0PL · Leicester
#449 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#5883 of 15,697 nationally
About Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Infant School is a local authority primary located in Leicester, in the Leicester local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 449th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 334; capacity filled 123.7%.
There are 207 schools in Leicester; Merrydale Infant School ranks 70th of 198 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merrydale Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 334
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 123.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Merrydale Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Merrydale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students · 68 m away
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
335 students · 457 m away
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
224 students · 733 m away
North Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students · 785 m away
Green Lane Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
278 students · 929 m away
Jameah Boys Academy
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
190 students · 990 m away
Jameah Academy
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
217 students · 1.0 km away
Bridge Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students · 1.0 km away
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
297 students · 1.1 km away
Falcons Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
293 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Coalville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
337 students
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
Deer Park Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
338 students
South End Junior School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
338 students
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrydale Infant School a good school?
Merrydale Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #449 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merrydale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Merrydale Infant School ranks #449 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #5883 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merrydale Infant School?
Merrydale Infant School had 334 students in 2025.
Is Merrydale Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Merrydale Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Merrydale Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrydale Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.