Freegrounds Junior School
Southampton, SO30 0GG · Hampshire · primary school
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154th 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 — 4.5/10 against 3,831 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freegrounds Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% 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 (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-11.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 301 pupils against a stated capacity of 304. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023-11 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Freegrounds Junior School
Overview
Freegrounds Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils "love to learn." Leaders have designed a "broad, ambitious and engaging curriculum" with high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy, feel safe" and demonstrate respectful behaviour, moving around the school in a "calm and purposeful manner."
- Reading is prioritised, with a new phonics programme helping weaker readers "catch up with their peers" through frequent checks.
- The school is "highly ambitious for pupils with SEND," ensuring effective early identification and adapted teaching so they "learn well."
- Personal development is central, with pupils understanding strategies for "positive mental well-being" and the importance of respecting others.
- Staff well-being is supported, with leaders genuinely concerned about workload and governors who "support and challenge leaders effectively."
Areas to improve
- Some recently adapted curriculum planning is "newly in place," and its impact on learning is "not fully evident." The school should ensure the updated curriculum is "delivered consistently well" so pupils learn equally successfully across all subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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