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Merton Junior School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
261
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 87% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at the top level. Parent satisfaction appears to be a focus, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that the school's overall performance is better than only 16% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
White Other8.0%
Black African8.0%
Asian Other6.5%
Asian Indian6.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.28159, -1.09470 · RG24 9HB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116001
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.mertonjuniorschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Merton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Merton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2017.
Is Merton Junior School a good school?
Merton Junior School scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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