Merrydale Infant School
URN: 120023 • Leicester LE5 0PL
Overview
- Name
- Merrydale Infant School
- URN
- 120023
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Tipple-Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162767593
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Claydon Road, Leicester LE5 0PL
Summary
Merrydale Infant School is a community primary school located in Leicester, catering to children aged three to seven. With a current enrolment of 353 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 270, reflecting its popularity within the local community. The school is known for its inclusive approach, particularly in supporting children with special needs and those from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Approximately 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the school's commitment to serving a varied demographic.
The school promotes a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, encouraging children to achieve their full potential while developing moral values and respect for others. Merrydale Infant School actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among its pupils. The school also maintains strong links with families, assisting parents and carers in supporting their children's educational journeys.
Merrydale Infant School is well-regarded in the community, with a focus on celebrating cultural diversity and ensuring that all children make significant progress in their learning. The school's ethos is centred on creating a happy and engaging introduction to education, preparing children for future success.
The school promotes a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, encouraging children to achieve their full potential while developing moral values and respect for others. Merrydale Infant School actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among its pupils. The school also maintains strong links with families, assisting parents and carers in supporting their children's educational journeys.
Merrydale Infant School is well-regarded in the community, with a focus on celebrating cultural diversity and ensuring that all children make significant progress in their learning. The school's ethos is centred on creating a happy and engaging introduction to education, preparing children for future success.
Useful links
- September Newsletter 2025 (download)
- May newsletter (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- School Blogs (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 353
- Boys
- 184
- Girls
- 169
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 353 | 184 | 169 | 270 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 183 | 169 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 355 | 174 | 181 | 270 | 19.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 355 | 174 | 181 | 270 | 19.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 356 | 171 | 185 | 270 | 22.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 176 | 177 | 270 | 18.00 |
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