Merrydale Infant School

A good community school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merrydale Infant School.

Leicester, LE50PL Ofsted: Good Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Claydon Road
Leicester, LE50PL
Phone
1162767593
Website
merrydale-inf.leicester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120023
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
Website
www.merrydale-inf.leicester.sch.uk
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
352
Free School Meals
24.5% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
352 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"One school, many strengths"

democracy rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

I am very proud to be the Headteacher of such an exciting and caring school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Singing

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible building (one level) Disabled toilets Parking bay for disabled access Access to outside classroom (Early Years provision)

Curriculum Highlights

Literacy is at the heart of the curriculum with a focus on oracy and reading/writing development; Read Write Inc phonics scheme used since Autumn term 2022 Early Years provision emphasises play-based learning with outdoor classroom access Key Stage 1 uses half-termly topics designed to link curriculum areas; learning is practical, expressive, creative, investigative and knowledge-rich Personal, Social and Health Education is a broad part of the curriculum Inclusion aligned with the Equality Act 2010 and SEN Regulations; emphasis on accessibility and meeting individual learning needs Literacy and oracy development supported by synthetic phonics and quality texts; aims to help children become effective communicators verbally and in writing

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