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Merdon Junior School
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Parent satisfaction stands at 69%, suggesting a moderate level of approval among families.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (89 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
School supports development
76%
I'd recommend this school
69%
Behaviour is good
67%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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50.98968, -1.37395 · SO53 1EJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115873
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.merdon.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Merdon Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Merdon Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Merdon Junior School a good school?
Merdon Junior School scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Merdon Junior School?
Based on 89 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merdon Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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