UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 125009

Merrow Junior School

Foundation school · Guildford · GU1 2SG

Ages 7–11 · 209 pupils · Surrey

School website

Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

65%

Overall absence

5.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)65%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.3%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
249

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

209 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
209
Boys / girls
93 / 116
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
209 / 240 (87%)
Free school meals
17.7%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Federation
Merrow Schools Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Louisa Dormer

Location

Address
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow
Postcode
GU1 2SG
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 7–11, in Guildford, Surrey, 209 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 17.7%.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Primary schools in Guildford
29
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU1
17
Primary in GU1
7
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GuildfordNear GU1

  • Boxgrove Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 2TD · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Burpham Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 7LZ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM8.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • Clandon CofE Aided Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 7ST · Surrey

    Ages 5–10

    • KS226%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM26.0%

    1.4 miles away

  • Pewley Down Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 3PT · Surrey

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM10.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • Weyfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 1QJ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM43.9%

    1.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louisa Dormer
Telephone
01483598544
Website
http://www.merrowfederation.school

Official links