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Merton Infant School and Nursery

Ages 2–7215 pupilsDoes not apply
Basingstoke, RG24 9HB
Hampshire

Merton Infant School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Basingstoke, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Basingstoke can view Merton Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Basingstoke (RG24 9HB), Merton Infant School and Nursery serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in BasingstokeSee the full area report for RG24 9HB