St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Southampton, SO32 2LY · Hampshire · primary school
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198th 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 the 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mission Active, Explorer Zone, or Base Camp clubs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities take place during the Explorer Zone club?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this school” and feel “safe and well cared for.” Leaders maintain “high expectations,” ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are “well supported” to achieve their best. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum that fosters strong personal development and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is “ambitious for all pupils,” with careful sequencing so “new learning builds on what they already know.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through rigorous identification systems and staff training, enabling them to “achieve well.”
- Reading is a high priority; pupils become “accurate, confident and fluent readers” through a phonics programme starting in Reception.
- Staff feel “supported and listened to,” valuing leaders’ investment in their professional development and consideration for workload.
- Pupils enjoy a range of activities developing talents in music, dance, and sport, while understanding core values of “Trust, Respect and Friendship.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should be “more rigorous in assuring themselves that all policies and practices are delivered as agreed,” as some initiatives do not consistently deliver intended outcomes.
- Leaders should continue developing teachers’ implementation of the curriculum, as some staff “lack expert knowledge” which can hinder content delivery and building on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving correct training and reporting concerns promptly, while leaders work persistently with agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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