Merton Junior School vs Oakridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
245 students
Oakridge Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
345 students
| Measure | Merton Junior School Basingstoke, South East | Oakridge Junior School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2271 of 2,471 | #533 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13929 of 15,697 | #2885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 245 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 20% |
| 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.mertonjuniorschool.co.uk | www.oakridgeschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 20.3).
- •Oakridge Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 46%).
- •Oakridge Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •Oakridge Junior School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 245.
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 Junior School better than Oakridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakridge Junior School ranks higher (75.6 vs 20.3 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 Junior School and Oakridge Junior School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Junior School: 245. Oakridge Junior School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Junior School and Oakridge Junior School rank in South East?
Merton Junior School is 2271st of 2,471 and Oakridge Junior School is 533rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).