Shamblehurst Primary School
Southampton, SO30 4EJ · Hampshire · primary school
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127th 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 — 6.1/10 against 3,352 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shamblehurst Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 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 are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Shamblehurst Primary School
Overview
Shamblehurst Primary School continues to be a good school, where the motto ‘Together we can’ is evident throughout. Pupils show respect for one another, play happily, and are proud to represent their school through various roles and activities.
Strengths
- A structured curriculum allows pupils to generally recall what they have learned, with teachers using questioning to reshape learning where needed.
- High ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are realised through carefully considered adaptations.
- A consistent approach to early reading has created a ‘love of reading’, with targeted support ensuring pupils keep up with peers.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and purposeful’ due to clear expectations and a sharp focus on ensuring prejudicial behaviour is not tolerated.
- Pupils enthusiastically share experiences from trips and clubs, relating these to their learning and developing an understanding of tolerance.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge pupils must cover, meaning pupils are not learning as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure that the knowledge and skills pupils need to build in these subjects are precisely defined, rather than pupils merely remembering the topic.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture of awareness and vigilance maintained by a large team and tenacious safeguarding leads.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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