How many pupils does Merdon Junior School have?

Merdon Junior School has 230 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Merdon Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Merdon Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Merdon Junior School?

Merdon Junior School is located at Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ.

Merdon Junior School

Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ

Not rated

Inspected 18 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

230

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Merdon Junior School

Merdon Junior School is a community school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 230 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 230 / 256 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.3%

Free school meals

10.4%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

11.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.03

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

4.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£43,929

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£979 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,617

Spend per pupil

£6,226

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ
Phone: 02380265255
Headteacher: Thomas Johnston
Website: www.merdon.hants.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Merdon Junior School?: Merdon Junior School is a community school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Merdon Junior School have?: Merdon Junior School has 230 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Merdon Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Merdon Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Merdon Junior School?: Merdon Junior School is located at Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ.

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