Everest Community Academy vs Merton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 481 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everest Community Academy
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
Merton Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
245 students
| Measure | Everest Community Academy Basingstoke, South East | Merton Junior School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #590 of 679 | #2271 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3617 of 4,090 | #13929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 740 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 35.1% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.everestcommunityacademy.org/ | www.mertonjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Merton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 19.0).
- •Everest Community Academy is the larger school with 740 students compared with 245.
- •Everest Community Academy is a academy school while Merton Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Everest Community Academy better than Merton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Merton Junior School ranks higher (20.3 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Everest Community Academy and Merton Junior School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Everest Community Academy: 740. Merton Junior School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Everest Community Academy and Merton Junior School rank in South East?
Everest Community Academy is 590th of 679 and Merton Junior School is 2271st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).