Springwood Junior School
Waterlooville, PO7 8ED · Hampshire · primary school
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228th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.1/10 against 1,390 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Springwood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Springwood Junior School
Overview
Springwood Junior School is confirmed as a ‘good school’ following a section 8 inspection. The report describes an ‘inclusive school where everyone is welcome’, characterised by ‘kind and considerate’ pupils and a ‘caring and nurturing ethos’. Leaders prioritise reading and maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils are ‘safe and happy’ while making good progress in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind and considerate’, treating others with respect and helping each other in lessons and during playtime.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with a ‘well-planned phonics programme’ supporting early readers and pupils loving ‘high-quality texts’.
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’ in mathematics, allowing pupils to confidently apply knowledge, such as converting fractions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’ through pre-teaching and small-group support.
- Teachers provide ‘highly effective’ ‘in the moment’ feedback, helping pupils understand what they need to do next.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure ‘small steps that must be taught and in what order are clearly identified in all subjects’, as curriculum thinking in some areas needs refinement.
- In foundation subjects, teachers should routinely check pupils’ understanding of prior learning before introducing new content to help pupils link new knowledge with what they already know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ maintained by leaders and governors, and staff who are ‘highly vigilant’ in identifying signs that a pupil may need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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