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Merrow Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SG, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 11%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school community.
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Last inspected: 23 May 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.8%
White Other15.5%
Asian Chinese7.3%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.24829, -0.53205 · GU1 2SG
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125009
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.merrowfederation.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Merrow Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Merrow Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2017.
Is Merrow Junior School a good school?
Merrow Junior School scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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