Open Other Primary Mixed

Merrydale Junior School

Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
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Merrydale Junior School
Leicester, LE5 0PL
359 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
31.80% FSM %
194 Boys
165 Girls
About Merrydale Junior School

Merrydale Junior School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leicester, Leicester, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 359 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Antony Corbett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester East
Ward North Evington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Opened 01-11-2016
UKPRN 10057875
URN 143244
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Ludden Chair of Local Governing Body 07/04/2022 06/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Ludden Chair of Local Governing Body 05/04/2025 04/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fahima Ali Local Governor 09/11/2022 08/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Fahima Ali Local Governor 08/11/2025 07/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Bannatyne Local Governor 28/09/2023 09/09/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Tony Corbett Local Governor 31/08/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mariam Essof Local Governor 25/02/2023 05/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Hodgkinson Local Governor 19/05/2023 18/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Rawinder Kaur Local Governor 07/04/2022 06/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rawinder Kaur Local Governor 06/04/2025 05/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Ludden Local Governor 07/04/2022 06/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Merrydale Infant School
0.07 km • Leicester
Other
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
0.49 km • Leicester
Other
Oakham House
0.65 km • Leicester
Other
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
0.78 km • Leicester
Other
North Mead Primary Academy
0.79 km • Leicester
Other
Green Lane Infant School
1 km • Leicester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Merrydale Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicester.
Merrydale Junior School has 359 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Merrydale Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Merrydale Junior School is Mr Antony Corbett.
Merrydale Junior School is at Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Merrydale Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Merrydale Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Antony Corbett
Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
01162767708
www.merrydalejuniors.com
Location
LE5 0PL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143244
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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