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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure learning is pitched at the right level and suitably challenging, particularly in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, with recent improvements especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improvements in writing are not yet fully embedded across all areas of the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong progress in mathematics, including the most able pupils. Recent progress in writing is improving but needs more consistency.
Support for Falling Behind: Pre-classroom learning activities, interventions, and support during lessons help pupils gain confidence and catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils work with concentration, commitment, and collaboratively, showing neat and proud presentation in their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of additional funding targets support for disadvantaged pupils' mental health and well-being. These pupils are now making stronger progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding leads provide regular training and guidance for staff; bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by supportive staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with thorough records and checks, and routine monitoring by governors.
Parent Feedback: Vast majority of parents speak highly of the school's work and positive, nurturing atmosphere.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan tasks that challenge pupils, use effective strategies, and question pupils skilfully to deepen ideas.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' engagement and support have led to increased progress in mathematics and newly improving writing skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders thoroughly check teaching and learning quality, focusing actions sharply to improve areas like mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to embed strengths in writing teaching across all areas for consistent improvement.
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Merdon Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 248 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family on behalf of Merdon Junior School.
We are extremely proud of our institution and the values we uphold.
We work hard to make sure that your child always feels joyful, secure, and confident in addition to ensuring that they receive the greatest education possible.
To guarantee that our students continue to develop into compassionate and considerate people, our curriculum is woven with the HEART values of Honesty, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, and Thoughtfulness.
One of the many ways we support our HEART values approach is by our recognition as a School of Sanctuary, which acknowledges the good impact that refugees have made on our society.
We give students an education both inside and beyond the classroom that inspires, enthrals, and instils in them a lifelong love of learning through our core principles, innovative curricula, and relentless pursuit of modernity.
There are currently 2 openings in the third grade.
Get in touch with us for further details.
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We are extremely proud of our institution and the values we uphold.
We work hard to make sure that your child always feels joyful, secure, and confident in addition to ensuring that they receive the greatest education possible.
To guarantee that our students continue to develop into compassionate and considerate people, our curriculum is woven with the HEART values of Honesty, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, and Thoughtfulness.
One of the many ways we support our HEART values approach is by our recognition as a School of Sanctuary, which acknowledges the good impact that refugees have made on our society.
We give students an education both inside and beyond the classroom that inspires, enthrals, and instils in them a lifelong love of learning through our core principles, innovative curricula, and relentless pursuit of modernity.
There are currently 2 openings in the third grade.
Get in touch with us for further details.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 11.36% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 8 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 11.54% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.67% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merdon Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1