The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Kayleigh Reading (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerton Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 444m away
Everest Community Academy
Secondary · 481m away
Oakridge Infant School
Primary · 683m away
Oakridge Junior School
Primary · 725m away
Maple Ridge School
Special school · 801m away
Dove House School
Special school · 927m away
Dove House Academy
Academy · 927m away
Questions parents ask
What is Merton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Merton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merton Junior School?
Merton Junior School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merton Junior School take?
Merton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merton Junior School?
Merton Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Merton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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