Merdon Junior School is a primary school in Eastleigh, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Merdon Junior School currently has around 230 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, SO53 1EJ |
| Website: | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02380265255 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Thomas Johnston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115873 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 256 |
| Number of Pupils: | 230 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.80% | 179 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 9 |
| Chinese | 2.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scantabout Primary School Ionic Close , Chandler's Ford SO53 2NR | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Junior School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pixie Kindergarten and Junior School 120 Kingsway , Chandler's Ford SO53 5DW | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen Valley Education Trust The Allbrook Education Centre , Pitmore Road SO50 4LW | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.