The short version
80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Larissa James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Romsey Close, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerton Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 424m away
Everest Community Academy
Secondary · 539m away
Oakridge Infant School
Primary · 663m away
Oakridge Junior School
Primary · 696m away
Maple Ridge School
Special school · 748m away
Dove House School
Special school · 861m away
Dove House Academy
Academy · 861m away
Questions parents ask
What is Merton Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Merton Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merton Infant School?
Merton Infant School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merton Infant School take?
Merton Infant School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merton Infant School?
Merton Infant School is in Basingstoke, RG24 9HB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merton Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Merton Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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