Mill Rythe Junior School
Hayling Island, PO11 0PA · Hampshire · primary school
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192nd 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,651 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mill Rythe Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 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
What support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure all children have access to extracurricular opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Mill Rythe Junior School
Overview
Mill Rythe Junior School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. Pupils are described as proud members of an “inclusive and happy school community” who “take part in their learning with delight.” The school fosters a “strong culture of respect and support,” with staff noted for their kindness and engaging teaching methods.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and highly ambitious for all,” including careful adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a “love for reading across the school” supported by systematic checks, phonics training, and high-quality texts.
- Attendance is “excellent,” driven by successful strategies that provide necessary support to pupils and families.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, with an “age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships” and knowledge of British values.
- Staff collaborate effectively, with access to “high-quality training” and time dedicated to improving pupil learning.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently design tasks that enable pupils to “build knowledge systematically,” limiting learning effectiveness.
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and lack confidence in checking how well pupils are learning, requiring further development of their expertise.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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