Merdon Junior School vs Scantabout Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 619 m 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
Scantabout Primary School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Merdon Junior School Eastleigh, South East | Scantabout Primary School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1530 of 2,471 | #298 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8861 of 15,697 | #1472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk | www.scantabout-pri.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scantabout Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 46.1).
- •Scantabout Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 52%).
- •Merdon Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Merdon Junior School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 216.
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 Scantabout Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scantabout Primary School ranks higher (84.7 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 Scantabout Primary School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merdon Junior School: 221. Scantabout Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merdon Junior School and Scantabout Primary School rank in South East?
Merdon Junior School is 1530th of 2,471 and Scantabout Primary School is 298th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).