South View Junior School
Basingstoke, RG21 5LL · Hampshire · primary school
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224th 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,561 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South View Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% 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 (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 268. 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 interventions are in place for the 2022 inspection findings?
What Ofsted said about South View Junior School
Overview
South View Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and caring" environment where pupils and staff work well together. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, delivering a "well-designed and ambitious curriculum" that prioritises reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of life skills through ‘pupil passports’, covering topics such as first aid, money management, and mindfulness.
- Reading is a clear priority, with dedicated support ensuring pupils who need extra practice "grow in confidence and catch up quickly".
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge in mathematics, helping pupils use times tables and number facts with confidence.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is effective, fostering tolerance and helping pupils become "positive members of society".
- Staff feel valued and supported, with leaders taking workload and well-being into account when making decisions.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not systematically revisit important knowledge, meaning pupils do not consistently remember key concepts. Leaders should develop ways to ensure important information is committed to pupils’ long-term memory.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough recruitment checks and a strong pastoral team providing early help to families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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