Thornden School vs Merdon Junior School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Thornden School
Eastleigh
Merdon Junior School
Eastleigh
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
11–16
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Hampshire
Hampshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1440
221
Capacity
1400
256
Occupancy
103%
86%
FSM %
6.5%
11.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Mar 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
64.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
79.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
75%
KS2 Maths
-
71%
KS2 Writing
-
60%