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Merrydale Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Merrydale Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 359 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

359

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Merrydale Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Merrydale Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Merrydale Junior School — School Information

Full address
Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
31.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143244

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If Merrydale Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Merrydale Junior School

Is Merrydale Junior School oversubscribed?

Merrydale Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Merrydale Junior School?

Admission to Merrydale Junior School is managed by Leicester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Merrydale Junior School cover?

Merrydale Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Merrydale Junior School?

Merrydale Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.