Southbourne Junior School
Emsworth, PO10 8JX · West Sussex · primary school
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117th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,537 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.2/10 nationally. 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% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southbourne 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%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council and Eco Warriors clubs, play cricket, netball, rugby, kayak, and sail. They visit the Isle of Wight for a residential and attend CYE Cobnor. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 56.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific steps are taken to prepare students for the CYE Cobnor residential?
What Ofsted said about Southbourne Junior School
Overview
Southbourne Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel individually supported by kind and caring teachers. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in calm and focused behaviour, while pupils actively participate in school life through various roles of responsibility. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils respecting differences and trusting adults to look after them.
Strengths
- Teachers "enthuse and engage pupils in their learning," using varied indoor and outdoor spaces to keep students keen to participate.
- Reading is prioritised with systematic support, enabling pupils to make "rapid progress" in decoding and comprehension.
- The curriculum is "well organised," helping pupils make links between ideas, particularly in English and mathematics where knowledge is precisely tracked.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, ensuring they have the "same opportunities as their peers."
- The personal development programme equips pupils with lifelong skills, including emotional understanding and risk management through activities like forest school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that specific knowledge and skills are "precisely identified, taught and then checked in every subject across the curriculum," as some foundation subjects currently lack this precision, leading to gaps in pupil understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture, precise record-keeping, and close collaboration with other agencies to ensure pupils and families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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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