Merton Infant School and Nursery vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 424 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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
451 students
| Measure | Merton Infant School and Nursery Basingstoke, South East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 2,471 | #96 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6760 of 15,697 | #413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.stbedesprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 55.7).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 451 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 St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.9 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 St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 424 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. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Infant School and Nursery and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Merton Infant School and Nursery is 1195th of 2,471 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 96th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).