Merrydale Infant School vs North Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 785 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrydale Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
334 students
North Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Merrydale Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | North Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,516 | #403 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5883 of 15,697 | #5364 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 334 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 123.7% | 134.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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.merrydale-inf.leicester.sch.uk | www.north-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •North Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 59.8).
- •North Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 334.
- •Merrydale Infant School is a local authority school while North Mead Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merrydale Infant School better than North Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (62.3 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 Merrydale Infant School and North Mead Primary Academy?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrydale Infant School: 334. North Mead Primary Academy: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrydale Infant School and North Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Merrydale Infant School is 449th of 1,516 and North Mead Primary Academy is 403rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).