Merdon Junior School
About Merdon Junior School
Merdon Junior School in Eastleigh is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently home to 230 pupils against a capacity of 256, meaning there is some headroom for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10. 9%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a reasonably mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with Thomas Johnston as headteacher. Demand appears healthy but not overwhelming; the school is not oversubscribed to the point of turning away families, which may be a practical consideration for parents who value a slightly less pressured admissions process. The most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This continues a pattern of solid performance, as the previous inspection in 2015 also awarded a Good rating.
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The full report on this school
What 89 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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