Marchwood Junior School
Southampton, SO40 4ZH · Hampshire · primary school
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25th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 2,933 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marchwood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 258 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in literacy? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Marchwood Junior School
Overview
Marchwood Junior School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a highly ambitious curriculum that inspires pupils to dream and achieve. Pupils are enthusiastic about learning, develop secure knowledge across all subjects, and thrive within a warm, inclusive community built on strong relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed with key knowledge and skills identified over time, ensuring "nothing is left to chance" and allowing pupils to achieve exceptionally well.
- Teaching breaks learning into "manageable and memorable chunks," with skilful questioning and tailored support ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, grasp important concepts.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, supported by diverse texts, author visits, and a strong focus on vocabulary, helping pupils become "highly confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils exhibit "exceptional" behaviour, living out the school’s ‘family values’ of Caring, Respectful, Aspirational, and Brave, while feeling happy, safe, and valued.
- Character development is prioritised through trips, debates, and the ‘Junior Leadership Team’, fostering independence and a sense of community pride.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that while pupils’ progress in reading and writing was previously not as exceptional as in mathematics, they are "now progressing much better" in these areas.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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