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Basingstoke, Hampshire
Merton Infant School
Merton Infant School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The school has 215 pupils on roll.
Community school Primary Ages 2–7 215 PupilsURN 116004
Ofsted Report
Inspected July 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
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KS2 RWM Expected
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Reading Expected
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Maths Expected
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Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
95.4%↑ +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
28.4↓ -8pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
24.7%↑ +1pp
Free School Meals
215 / 270
80%
Capacity
About
School overview
Merton Infant School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The school has 215 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Larissa James
Age Range
2 — 7
School Hours
08:45 – 15:15
Telephone
01256324507
Website
Address
Basingstoke, RG24 9HB
Local Authority
Hampshire
The School Day
08:45
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
09:00
Afternoon Session
Afternoon lessons
15:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 8 available
French
Games
Choir
Yoga/Mindfulness
Computing
Football
Nurture Group
Forest School
Awards & Accreditations
Music Mark
Excellence in music education
Sing Up
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Book Bag
Cardigan
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
Socks
Summer Dress
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Tracksuit