Merton Infant School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Merton Infant School and Nursery
Address: Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley
Town/City: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG24 9HB
Telephone Number: 01256 324507
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Larissa James
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.4%

Location and administration

URN: 116004
DfE Number: 850/2271
UKPRN: 10075365
UPRN: 100062461917
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: Basingstoke (E14001078)
Electoral Ward: Popley (E05013089)

Easting & Northing: 463301E, 153959N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 54.84" N 1° 5' 37.14" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7WJ4+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Merton Junior School (0.1km)
  2. St Bede's Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Everest Community Academy (0.5km)
  4. Oakridge Infant School (0.7km)
  5. Oakridge Junior School (0.7km)
  6. Maple Ridge School (0.7km)
  7. Dove House Academy (0.9km)
  8. The Vyne Community School (0.9km)
  9. South View Infant and Nursery School (1.1km)
  10. South View Junior School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jan Beard - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Ms Jemma Cotton - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Ms Georgina Craven - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mrs Lee-Ann Dirienzo - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Gaye Dove - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Ms Tracy Ann Ferguson - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Larissa James - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mrs Carly Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mrs Janel Richards - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Ms Sophie Wells - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2029.