North Baddesley Junior School
Southampton, SO52 9EP · Hampshire · primary school
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59th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,063 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Baddesley Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Eco Council & Gardening and School Council.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities does the Eco Council undertake during the term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about North Baddesley Junior School
Overview
North Baddesley Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming environment where pupils are valued and behave well. The report highlights a calm atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in rare bullying incidents and a strong sense of safety among students.
Strengths
- Pupils are friendly, keen to articulate ideas, and proud to uphold school values such as being "creative, collaborative, resilient, proactive and reflective".
- The curriculum is "well-structured and sequenced", with subject leaders providing training and staff using assessment to close learning gaps.
- Leaders have promoted a "love of reading", creating an inviting library and implementing schemes to support pupils still learning to read.
- Procedures for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have been successfully revised, ensuring a "robust understanding" of support requirements.
- Staff model high behavioural expectations, dealing with issues "swiftly and fairly" while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Areas to improve
- Staff occasionally do not choose the "most effective methods to teach key content", meaning some pupils do not always learn as well as they could.
- There are "minor inconsistencies in how well teachers make adaptations to learning for some pupils with SEND", preventing full engagement for a few.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors understanding their responsibilities and taking appropriate action to raise concerns with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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