Lymington Junior School
Lymington, SO41 9GP · Hampshire · primary school
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34th 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 — 9.5/10 against 3,750 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lymington Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Creative Crafting, Chess, Lego, Crochet, Warhammer and Dance clubs, alongside Dodgeball, Sport Karate and New Forest Football. Arts provision includes Morning Yoga, Rocksteady, Guitar, Violin and Clarinet. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 264. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools?
What Ofsted said about Lymington Junior School
Overview
Lymington Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong leadership, though it notes that assessment data is not yet used consistently enough to address gaps in pupil knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "trusting, respectful relationships" with staff and each other, contributing to a culture where bullying is rare and behaviour is good.
- The mathematics curriculum is "particularly well designed" with methodical teaching that helps pupils grasp concepts and enjoy the subject.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength, with leaders ensuring they learn alongside classmates and achieve well.
- Reading teaching is improving, with targeted support helping pupils access the wider curriculum and enjoy a range of text types.
- Leaders provide a wide range of clubs, trips, and sporting opportunities, fostering a "strong sense of team spirit" and individual achievement.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used consistently well, meaning teachers do not always plan next steps or recap gaps in knowledge effectively.
- Leaders need to establish a clearer approach to checking and closing learning gaps so pupils know and remember more across the whole curriculum.
- Some staff feel leaders could take their workload into account more while pursuing the school’s ambitious goals.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "culture of vigilance" and ensuring staff are clear and confident in spotting signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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