The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Thomas Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Inspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Location
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherborne House School
Independent · 496m away
Fryern Infant School
Primary · 558m away
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Primary · 582m away
Scantabout Primary School
Primary · 619m away
Fryern Junior School
Primary · 620m away
Lakeside School
Special school · 770m away
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Primary · 829m away
Thornden School
Secondary · 922m away
Questions parents ask
What is Merdon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Merdon Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merdon Junior School?
Merdon Junior School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merdon Junior School take?
Merdon Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merdon Junior School?
Merdon Junior School is in Eastleigh, SO53 1EJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merdon Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Merdon Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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