The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Louisa Dormer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's Catholic School
Secondary · 402m away
Thornchace School
Special school · 868m away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Boxgrove Primary School
Primary · 943m away
George Abbot School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Tormead School
Independent · 1.7km away
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merrow Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Merrow Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merrow Junior School?
Merrow Junior School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merrow Junior School take?
Merrow Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merrow Junior School?
Merrow Junior School is in Guildford, GU1 2SG, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merrow Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Merrow Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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