Academy · Leicester

Merrydale Junior School

Primary
Ages 7–11

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Leicester council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7–11
Pupils: 354 (capacity 360)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Phone: 01162767708
Address: Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
Website: merrydalejuniors.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.