Merton Junior School — Primary School in Basingstoke

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Merton Junior School

Basingstoke, RG24 9HB

261 Pupils

360 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

34.10% FSM %

128 Boys

133 Girls

About Merton Junior School

Merton Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 261 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Kayleigh Reading.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency	Basingstoke
Ward	Popley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10079100
URN	116001
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Penelope Horner	Chair of Governors	26/10/2024	25/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Brazier	Governor	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Fowkes	Governor	31/01/2013	30/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Hayden	Governor	15/09/2025	14/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Irati Nuin	Governor	14/10/2025	13/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Pocock	Governor	28/03/2023	17/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Teresa Reynolds	Governor	15/09/2025	14/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jill Robinson	Governor	02/04/2025	01/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board