Merton Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | Romsey Close, RG24 9HB |
| School Website | www.mertonjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1256326573 |
| URN | 116001 |
School Census
| Total | 264 |
| Girls/Boys | 136/128 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.5%/48.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 94 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/06/2017 | Good |
| 14/05/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2015 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09 November 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 15 June 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 October 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 March 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 October 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 14 March 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -3.6 |
| Writing Progress | -3.3 |
| Maths Progress | -4.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Merton Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Romsey Close, Popley, RG24 9HB
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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Everest Community Academy
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Oakridge Junior School
(0.45 mi)
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Oakridge Infant School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oakridge Road, , RG21 5RR
Maple Ridge School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
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Dove House Academy
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: Sutton Road, , RG21 5SU