Merrow Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Merrow Junior School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 10th of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2017, report published 28 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
This is a school that places pupils' well-being at the heart of all that it does. Pastoral care is strong. As a result, pupils are safe, valued and well supported. Everyone is welcomed, and the school is a happy community. Most pupils behave sensibly and respectfully. Staff provide effective support for any pupils who need help managing their behaviour and emotions. As a result, classes are calm, and pupils are able to learn without interruption. Bullying occasionally happens at Bushy Hill. When it does, staff take concerns very seriously. Leaders follow up on each concern with rigour and provide effective support. Anti-bullying ambassadors are valued members of the school community. They form part of a strong system which makes sure that pupils feel safe in school. Leaders broadly succeed in their ambition for every pupil to be a confident, successful learner and to benefit from a well-rounded education. Pupils value the many opportunities to enrich their learning through visits and extra activities. They enjoy school. Pupils are keen to take on additional responsibilities. These include serving on the school council or the sports crew which helps to promote activity and health throughout the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of the foundation subjects, staff do not implement the curriculum consistently well. As a result, pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. Leaders should provide training for staff so that they equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach every subject effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
65 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Merrow Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Boxgrove Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Burpham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Clandon CofE Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louisa Dormer
- Phone
- 01483598544
- Address
- Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SG
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125009
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.