Jameah Boys Academy vs Merrydale Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jameah Boys Academy
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
190 students
Merrydale Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
334 students
| Measure | Jameah Boys Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Merrydale Infant School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #103 of 329 | #449 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1264 of 4,090 | #5883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 190 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 334 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 123.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.merrydale-inf.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Jameah Boys Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 59.8).
- •Merrydale Infant School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 190.
- •Jameah Boys Academy is a independent school while Merrydale Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Jameah Boys Academy is boys and Merrydale Infant School is co-educational.
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 Jameah Boys Academy better than Merrydale Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Jameah Boys Academy ranks higher (64.6 vs 59.8 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 Jameah Boys Academy and Merrydale Infant School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jameah Boys Academy: 190. Merrydale Infant School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jameah Boys Academy and Merrydale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Jameah Boys Academy is 103rd of 329 and Merrydale Infant School is 449th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).