Merdon Junior School vs The Toynbee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
The Toynbee School
Eastleigh · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,107 students
| Measure | Merdon Junior School Eastleigh, South East | The Toynbee School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1530 of 2,471 | #252 of 679 |
| National rank | #8861 of 15,697 | #1303 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 221 | 1,107 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 1,107 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastleigh | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk | www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Toynbee School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 46.1).
- •The Toynbee School is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 221.
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 The Toynbee School?
On the Success Index (England), The Toynbee School ranks higher (63.9 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 The Toynbee School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merdon Junior School: 221. The Toynbee School: 1,107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merdon Junior School and The Toynbee School rank in South East?
Merdon Junior School is 1530th of 2,471 and The Toynbee School is 252nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).