Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Eastleigh, SO50 5JL · Hampshire · primary school
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218th 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 — 4.0/10 against 2,630 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norwood Primary & Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Arts and crafts, Art club, Board Games club, and Choir Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the arts and crafts sessions?
What Ofsted said about Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Overview
Norwood Primary & Pre-School is described as a "happy and caring school" with a "strong family ethos" where pupils behave well and feel safe. However, the quality of education requires improvement because the curriculum is "currently underdeveloped," leading to inconsistent learning outcomes and knowledge gaps for some pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes for learning" and are "respectful and welcoming of everyone".
- Behaviour is "positive" with "rare" disruption, and attendance rates are "secure".
- The early years provision offers a "strong start" with a "thoughtfully considered" curriculum.
- Personal development is strong, with older pupils taking leadership roles in councils and promoting "fundamental British values".
- In subjects like mathematics, science, and art, the curriculum enables pupils to "develop their knowledge and skills much more fully".
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must be made "coherent" and "ambitious" across all subjects, ensuring learning is "well-sequenced" and effectively monitored to close knowledge gaps.
- The school must better identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring staff are trained to meet "complex needs" so these pupils remain engaged and achieve well.
- Reading and writing provision needs strengthening, as too many pupils do not become "fluent readers and writers" due to insufficient support for those struggling with phonics.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that governors assure themselves these processes work.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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