Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Southampton, SO31 7AP · Hampshire · primary school
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22nd 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,927 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French Club, Big Voices Academy, the SJS School Choir, and Sewing & Crafting Club. Sports include Girls’ Football, Basketball, Dodgeball, Netball, Football, Cross country, Rounders, and Cricket. The school offers residential visits and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are residential visits organised for families with travel constraints?
What Ofsted said about Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Sarisbury Church of England Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding. The report describes a "warm and friendly school" where core values of "courage, compassion and creativity" are lived out by both adults and pupils. Leaders have successfully refreshed the curriculum and supported staff, ensuring pupils continue to thrive personally, socially, and emotionally.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and behave well," working co-operatively within a framework of clear expectations and class charters.
- Staff use "strong subject knowledge to ask effective questions that deepen pupils’ understanding," with creative methods like songs aiding retention in mathematics.
- The curriculum places pupils’ broader development at its heart, offering an "exceptionally wide range of clubs" and opportunities for community service.
- There is a "well-thought-out process of induction" that supports strong relationships, good attendance, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The governing body works effectively in partnership with the school, ensuring a "determined drive towards ongoing improvement" while managing staff workload carefully.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified the essential knowledge pupils should recall over time, preventing lessons from building effectively on prior learning.
- Support for vulnerable pupils practising reading is not routinely tracked, meaning the focus on key sounds or tricky words lacks precision.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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