Merrydale Infant School vs The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 733 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
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
224 students
| Measure | Merrydale Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,516 | #19 of 329 |
| National rank | #5883 of 15,697 | #288 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 334 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 123.7% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.merrydale-inf.leicester.sch.uk | www.imai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 59.8).
- •Merrydale Infant School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 224.
- •Merrydale Infant School is a local authority school while The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School is a independent 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
On the Success Index (England), The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School ranks higher (89.4 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrydale Infant School: 334. The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrydale Infant School and The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School rank in East Midlands?
Merrydale Infant School is 449th of 1,516 and The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School is 19th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).