Ringwood Junior School
Ringwood, BH24 1NH · Hampshire · primary school
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114th 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 — 6.4/10 against 3,314 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ringwood 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%. A higher 16.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Ringwood Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Ringwood Junior School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a “kind and welcoming” environment where pupils “thrive” and develop “warm, caring relationships” built on trust and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “well-taught,” inspiring curiosity and ensuring knowledge “sticks in pupils’ memory.”
- Pupils “achieve exceptionally well” and are “confident and self-assured,” with high attendance and strong engagement in learning.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and provide effective, tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with pupils enjoying a “diverse range of carefully selected texts” and becoming “fluent and accurate readers.”
- The school develops pupils’ character “exceptionally well,” fostering respectful individuals who are “passionate advocates for the democratic process.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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