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Merrydale Junior School
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Merrydale Junior School
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- Blaby District LE5 0PL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers develop pupils鈥� reading skills well, including additional phonics lessons for those needing support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is effective in subjects like reading, maths, science, geography, and history, with structured learning that builds on previous knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Modern foreign languages and design technology need better planning and sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and mathematics are well-structured and help pupils progress well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning, are respectful, and say bullying is rare and handled effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need support in reading receive additional phonics lessons, but independent reading materials could be better matched.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers have high aspirations for SEND pupils, checking understanding and providing specific support when needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has clear systems for reporting concerns and obtaining external support; bullying issues are effectively resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team provides excellent care, and staff are trained to recognize abuse indicators.
Parent Feedback: Parental satisfaction surveys indicate positive feedback about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through surveys and have platforms to express their opinions about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to take part in a range of sports and other clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Effective training and support are provided for staff; attention to staff well-being is a high priority.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose texts that inspire pupils and provide opportunities to revisit key vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Members of the Affinity Teaching School Alliance support effective teacher development.
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About Us
Merrydale Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 360 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 23.3 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 110 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.45% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 2 | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.5% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.05% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merrydale Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1