Sholing Junior School
Southampton, SO19 8PT · Southampton · primary school
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28th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,689 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sholing Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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%. 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sholing Junior School
Overview
Sholing Junior School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders and governors maintain high ambitions, fostering a ‘caring’, ‘fun’ and ‘wonderful’ environment where pupils are happy and behave well. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with a broad, well-sequenced curriculum and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad, well sequenced and ambitious’, with core subjects like mathematics taught clearly to help pupils consolidate prior learning.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, supported by high-quality books and targeted help for those who need to catch up.
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with opportunities to take on responsibilities and contribute to the wider community.
- Staff are ‘skilled and knowledgeable’, adept at identifying and providing for the needs of pupils with SEND.
- There is a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’, with staff confident in reporting concerns and records well managed.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects, such as history, is not consistently used to help pupils build detailed understanding over time.
- Teachers’ expectations for handwriting and presentation are not high enough, requiring a consistent approach across subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture ensuring pupils are safe and staff are well-trained to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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