Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Romsey, SO51 7PH · Hampshire · primary school
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243rd 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 — 1.8/10 against 3,211 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Romsey Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bikeability and VR workshops, play Tough Mudder and Little Mudder, and attend music concerts. Trips include visits to Butser Farm, the SeaCity Titanic Museum, Stubbington, the Winchester Science Centre, Hilliers, and Romsey Abbey. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 301 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities are included in the VR workshops?
What Ofsted said about Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Romsey Primary School & Nursery, demonstrating this through ‘very high attendance’ and a positive response to school routines. The report highlights that ‘much has changed since the previous inspection’, with significant improvements in behaviour and specific curriculum areas like reading and mathematics. Leaders have successfully navigated a period of staffing turbulence to create a ‘friendly atmosphere’ where pupils feel safe and celebrated.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit strong behaviour, responding well to structures such as the ‘ready, respectful and safe’ rules, with bullying ‘not a concern’.
- Reading is a high priority; staff use ‘carefully chosen books’ to inspire enthusiasm, and early reading outcomes have improved following a previous dip.
- The school provides ‘purposeful experiences beyond the academic’, including clubs and trips, which help pupils develop leadership skills and personal responsibility.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using targeted strategies to help them ‘experience success’.
- Governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’, while most staff value efforts to reduce their workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school must make the ‘most important concepts and knowledge’ pupils should remember more explicit to deepen understanding.
- Some staff do not consistently implement agreed teaching strategies, which ‘slows progress’ and hinders pupils’ ability to practise necessary knowledge.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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