Merton Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Merton Junior School
Address: Romsey Close, Popley Way
Town/City: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG24 9HB
Telephone Number: 01256 326573
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kayleigh Reading
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 245 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 116001
DfE Number: 850/2268
UKPRN: 10079100
UPRN: 100062462201
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: Basingstoke (E14001078)
Electoral Ward: Popley (E05013089)

Easting & Northing: 463237E, 153994N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 56" N 1° 5' 40.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7WJ4+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Robert Brazier - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Hayden - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mrs Penelope Anne Horner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 October 2028.
  • Mrs Irati Nuin - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Ms Jill Parry - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Pocock - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Ms Teresa Reynolds - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • Mr Dean Wright - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2030.