Cupernham Junior School
Romsey, SO51 7JT · Hampshire · primary school
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120th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 3,438 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cupernham Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club. Trips include visits to Romsey Pyramid, Fairthorne Manor, Avon Tyrrell, and Calshot Activity Centre, alongside outdoor and adventurous activities and an overnight camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the overnight camp? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the junior to senior phase?
What Ofsted said about Cupernham Junior School
Overview
Cupernham Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, keen to learn, and feel safe. The report highlights a carefully designed curriculum and high expectations for behaviour, resulting in calm routines and enthusiastic engagement. Staff support pupils effectively, fostering resilience and a strong understanding of diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils build strong relationships with staff and demonstrate "courteous" behaviour, with breaktimes described as "calm and purposeful".
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" with effective assessment strategies that help pupils, including those with SEND, deepen their understanding of key concepts.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils encounter "exciting books" and weaker readers improve their fluency and comprehension significantly.
- Personal development is a high priority, with pupils gaining a greater understanding of concepts such as "identity, consent and relationships" through well-organised PSHE and trips.
- Governors know the school well and staff feel "well supported by leaders at all levels", receiving high-quality training.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must refine approaches to ensure pupils "remember what they have learned and embed key knowledge in their long-term memory", as this is not always done consistently.
- In some subjects, such as religious education, teachers do not always explain learning in a "clear enough way" for pupils to deepen their understanding consistently.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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