Mengham Junior School
Hayling Island, PO11 9ET · Hampshire · primary school
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280th 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 — 2.1/10 against 2,356 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mengham Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drum Club, Island Karate, or AAA Coaching, and Year 6 students attend a residential trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its day for children who need extended care?
What Ofsted said about Mengham Junior School
Overview
Mengham Junior School is described as an inclusive community where pupils are "very happy" and feel well cared for. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent teaching in core subjects, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good" behaviour and attitudes, with lessons described as "calm" and positive.
- Personal development is "good", with pupils learning about "equality and diversity" and showing kindness to one another.
- Leadership and management are rated "Good", with a new team that has a "secure understanding" of necessary improvements.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective", and pupils know who to talk to if they have worries.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included and given equal opportunities for leadership.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in core subjects is "not consistently taught well", resulting in pupils having "gaps in their understanding" and not achieving as well as they should in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Newly planned wider curriculum subjects are "not consistently implemented", meaning staff are not always clear on how to adapt future learning or identify misunderstandings.
- The school has "not consistently checked" that new systems and processes are having the intended impact, requiring more robust and timely evaluation.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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