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Merton Infant School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG24 9HBPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Merton Infant School

If you're a parent considering Merton Infant School, the feedback from other families is a strong place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, 95% of respondents said they would recommend the school, a figure that aligns with the overwhelmingly positive individual responses. Every single parent who answered agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there. The school is clearly popular locally, too: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 121 applications for just 43 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.81. Of those applications, 33 were first-preference choices, and all of those families were offered a place. This combination of strong parental endorsement and high demand suggests a school that has built a solid reputation among the families who know it best.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRomsey Close, Popley, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG24 9HB
HeadteacherLarissa James
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity215 / 270 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 20 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsRoundersFootballDanceCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merton Infant School

Merton Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.