Merton Infant School

A good community school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Merton Infant School.

Basingstoke, RG249HB Ofsted: Good Age 2-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Romsey Close
Popley Way
Basingstoke, RG249HB
Phone
1256324507
Website
mertoninfants.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116004
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9HB
Website
http://www.mertoninfants.com
Age range
2-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
177
Free School Meals
32.8% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.3% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
177 pupils
2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aiming High, Achieving Together"

Motivation Excellence Respect Teamwork Opportunities Never Give Up

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families with a partnership approach and a commitment to a happy, safe and successful experience. The message emphasises high expectations, developing unique talents, a love of learning, a caring environment, and a focus on cross-curricular, independent and creative learning under the vision “Aiming High - Achieving Together.”

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Choir

Sports

Football

Facilities

Main reception Owlets Classroom Snowy Owls Classroom Year R outside area All weather football pitch The school library Owlets LSA area Year 1 covered area Pirate Ship (image caption) The Owls Nest (image caption)

Curriculum Highlights

PDL/PSHE curriculum including JIGSAW; Thrive and ELSA support for pupils Rising Stars: Rocket Phonics used for phonics; daily phonics from day 1 in Year R; spelling through CEW lists and Purple Mash Reading for pleasure with access to library, guided reading, and World Book Day; Hampshire library service Picture Book Award Maths taught daily with White Rose (EYFS) and Hampshire scheme in KS1; CPA approach; use of Purple Mash for home learning Integrated curriculum across subjects (Art/DT/History/Geography/Computing/RE/Music/PE) with topic hooks, launches and landings; Cycle of Enquiry in History Science through hands-on, first-hand experiences; use of Wonder Wall for questions; visits to Wellington Country Park; guests like Zoolab

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club on site provides care and breakfast from 8:00am; cost £4.00 per day; activities available after breakfast. After School Club on site provides care until 6:00pm; cost £9.00 per session; ad-hoc sessions £11.00. Registration forms available via the office or by email; contact [email protected] for registration.

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