Falcons Primary School vs Merrydale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 996 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcons Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
Merrydale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
| Measure | Falcons Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Merrydale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #960 of 1,516 | #847 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10770 of 15,697 | #9863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 293 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.falconsprimary.org | www.merrydalejuniors.com |
The verdict
- •Merrydale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 37.2).
- •Merrydale Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Merrydale Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Merrydale Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 293.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Falcons Primary School better than Merrydale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Merrydale Junior School ranks higher (41.3 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Falcons Primary School and Merrydale Junior School?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falcons Primary School: 293. Merrydale Junior School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falcons Primary School and Merrydale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Falcons Primary School is 960th of 1,516 and Merrydale Junior School is 847th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).