Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Lymington, SO41 8GY · Hampshire · primary school
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2nd 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 — 10.0/10 against 2,393 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 115. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the partnership structure affect daily teaching and pastoral care?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Overview
The report describes the school as a place of harmony where behaviour and learning are exceptional. Leaders maintain a clear vision to empower pupils, resulting in an environment where students are happy, focused, and deeply engaged in their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exceptionally well designed," with leaders crafting precisely what pupils will learn and ensuring it is "expertly sequenced" across all subjects.
- Staff have "high expectations for all pupils" and know individual needs well, providing effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers possess excellent subject knowledge, supported by a partnership structure described as a "blessing" that facilitates shared professional development.
- Leaders ensure children learn to read fluently through an expertly taught, school-written phonics scheme, with swift support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, taking active roles in leadership and showing "respectful attitudes towards others."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is always a priority through regular training, careful record-keeping, and swift action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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