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Merton Infant School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
270
Ages
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance and parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. The school outperforms 86% of others in the area, indicating a solid reputation within the community. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall positive feedback suggests a nurturing environment for children aged 2-7.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
Asian Indian8.8%
Black African8.4%
Asian Other7.4%
White Other7.0%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.28126, -1.09379 · RG24 9HB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116004
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.mertoninfants.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Merton Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Merton Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Merton Infant School a good school?
Merton Infant School scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Merton Infant School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merton Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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