Merrydale Junior School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 492 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrydale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Merrydale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #847 of 1,516 | #560 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9863 of 15,697 | #7108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 354 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.merrydalejuniors.com | www.st-barnabas.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 41.3).
- •Merrydale Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Merrydale Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 335.
- •Merrydale Junior School is a academy school while St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Junior School better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 41.3 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 Junior School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrydale Junior School: 354. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrydale Junior School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Merrydale Junior School is 847th of 1,516 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 560th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).