Merton Junior School Catchment Area
Merton Junior School is a community primary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7-11
Age range
261
Pupils
360
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Merton Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Merton Junior School?
The catchment area for Merton Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Merton Junior School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Merton Junior School: 360 places, 73% filled: places available
Merton Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.1% of pupils at Merton Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hampshire school admissions →
Merton Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9HB
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116001
Other Primary Schools in Basingstoke
If Merton Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basingstoke are the next closest alternatives.
Winklebury Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG23 8AF
Oakridge Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5RR
South View Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5LL
Cliddesden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG25 2QU
Winklebury Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RG23 8AF
Oakridge Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5RR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Merton Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Merton Junior School
What is the catchment area for Merton Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Merton Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Merton Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Merton Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 261 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Merton Junior School? ▾
Admission to Merton Junior School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Merton Junior School cover? ▾
Merton Junior School is a primary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Merton Junior School? ▾
Merton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.