Merrydale Junior School vs The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 783 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
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
224 students
| Measure | Merrydale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #847 of 1,516 | #19 of 329 |
| National rank | #9863 of 15,697 | #288 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 354 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.merrydalejuniors.com | www.imai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 41.3).
- •Merrydale Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 224.
- •Merrydale Junior School is a academy 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 Junior 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 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 The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrydale Junior School: 354. The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrydale Junior School and The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School rank in East Midlands?
Merrydale Junior School is 847th 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).