Merrow Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Merrow Junior School
Address: Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow
Town/City: Guildford
County: Surrey
Postcode: GU1 2SG
Telephone Number: 01483 598544
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Merrow Schools Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louisa Dormer
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.7%

Location and administration

URN: 125009
DfE Number: 936/5220
UKPRN: 10069617
UPRN: 100062319535
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Guildford (E07000209)
Constituency: Guildford (E14001258)
Electoral Ward: Merrow (E05014952)

Easting & Northing: 502552E, 150925N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 14' 56.12" N 0° 31' 54.84" W
Plus Code: 9C3X6FX9+H6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (0.3km)
  2. St Peter's Catholic School (0.4km)
  3. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Boxgrove Primary School (0.9km)
  5. George Abbot School (1.3km)
  6. Tormead School (1.8km)
  7. Burpham Primary School (2.1km)
  8. Clandon CofE Aided Primary School (2.2km)
  9. Guildford High School (2.4km)
  10. Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School (2.4km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Laura Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Bowyer - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Ms Judith Bowyer - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Bradshaw - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2030.
  • Mr Martin Burford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Reverend Tim Clifford-Hill - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Lindsay Dobson - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 January 2029.
  • Mrs Louisa Dormer - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Helen Eagle - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mr Michael Eagle - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Ms Myropi Garri - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Newth - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Mr Philip Rossiter - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Chris Sexton - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr David Wright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2026.