Merdon Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | Merdon Avenue, SO53 1EJ |
| School Website | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 2380265255 |
| URN | 115873 |
School Census
| Total | 254 |
| Girls/Boys | 112/142 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.1%/55.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/06/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/06/2015 | Good |
| 18/06/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 16 July 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 09 June 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 September 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 June 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 March 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 November 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 June 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 January 2012 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 June 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 13 July 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 May 2005 | Inspection | View |
| 11 May 2004 | Inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Chandler's Ford Infant School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
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Fryern Junior School
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Fryern Infant School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oakmount Road, , SO53 2LN
Scantabout Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ionic Close, , SO53 2NR
Lakeside School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 10-16, Gender: Boys
Address: Winchester Road, , SO53 2DW
Thornden School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winchester Road, , SO53 2DW
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hillcrest Avenue, , SO53 2JP