Merrydale Junior School
Academy converter primary school in Leicester (Leicester).
Location
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No results Headteacher's Welcome Welcome to our schools website. I am absolutely delighted to have you here. My name is Antony Corbett, and I have been fortunate enough to serve this incredibly vibrant and diverse community for the past 28 years. I am currently the head teacher, but I have fulfilled many roles over my years here.
With nearly three decades of experience at this wonderful school, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless success stories unfold. Every day, I am impressed by the dedication and achievements of our incredible students and staff members. Our school is committed to providing the highest quality education and ensuring that every individual reaches their full potential.
At Merrydale Junior School, we believe that education has the power to transform lives. Our school community is built upon the foundations of respect, equality, and inclusivity. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our students, families, and staff members.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 143244
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Constituency
- Leicester East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Ludden | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Gemma Bryans | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Fahima Ali | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Rawinder Kaur | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tony Corbett | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Ms Katie Hodgkinson Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Fahima Ali Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record