Merton Infant School and Nursery vs Oakridge Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Infant School and Nursery
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
216 students
Oakridge Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
320 students
| Measure | Merton Infant School and Nursery Basingstoke, South East | Oakridge Infant School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 2,471 | #832 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6760 of 15,697 | #4606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 216 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mertoninfants.com | www.oakridgeschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 55.7).
- •Oakridge Infant School is the larger school with 320 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 Merton Infant School and Nursery better than Oakridge Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakridge Infant School ranks higher (66.3 vs 55.7 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 Merton Infant School and Nursery and Oakridge Infant School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Infant School and Nursery: 216. Oakridge Infant School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Infant School and Nursery and Oakridge Infant School rank in South East?
Merton Infant School and Nursery is 1195th of 2,471 and Oakridge Infant School is 832nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).