SchoolScoresMerdon Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1EJ
023 8026 5255 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Eastleigh comparisons use the 13 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Eastleigh | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 41% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 2% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Eastleigh figures pool parents at the Eastleigh schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
52% — 11 points below the Hampshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sherborne House School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Fryern Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Chandler's Ford Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Scantabout Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fryern Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hiltingbury Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Hiltingbury Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shakespeare Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shakespeare Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Merdon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Merdon Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Merdon Junior School?
69% of the 89 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Merdon Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115873.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.