Merdon Junior School vs Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merdon Junior School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Merdon Junior School Eastleigh, South East | Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1530 of 2,471 | #594 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8861 of 15,697 | #3209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastleigh | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk | sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 46.1).
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
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 Merdon Junior School better than Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (73.8 vs 46.1 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 Merdon Junior School and Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merdon Junior School: 221. Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merdon Junior School and Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Merdon Junior School is 1530th of 2,471 and Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is 594th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).