The Mountbatten School
Romsey, SO51 5SY · Hampshire · secondary school
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16th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 625 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.4 · 66 | 30% | 1.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.6 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Mountbatten School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 55.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Training Orchestra, Community Choir, and Community Windband, or play football, netball, and rugby. Trips include a Sports Tour, DofE expeditions for Years 10 and 11, and Geography fieldwork for Year 9.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,474 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,424. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the DofE expeditions structured for Year 10 and 11 students?
What Ofsted said about The Mountbatten School
Overview
The Mountbatten School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, caring community in which pupils flourish." Leaders provide "first-class leadership of pastoral care," creating an "exceptionally safe and inclusive learning environment" where pupils develop resilience and independence.
Strengths
- An "ambitious, broad curriculum" enables pupils to achieve well, supported by "strong teaching" and a "huge number of clubs, experiences and trips."
- "Positive relationships" ensure pupils feel "very well supported and secure," fostering "good humour, considerate behaviour and respectful manners."
- "Well-planned careers education and advice" ensures pupils are "well prepared for their next steps in education or employment."
- "First class" provision for personal development includes impressive relationships and sex education, promoting respect for different cultures and well-being.
- Effective actions have led to "significant improvements in pupils’ attendance rates" and a dramatic drop in suspensions.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all teachers "skilfully support all pupils, including those with SEND," as some do not adapt teaching as effectively as others.
- The school should increase staff expertise in assessing prior knowledge, as some teachers’ approaches need refinement, leading to pupils missing "suitably challenging tasks."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.2 |
| 2025/26 | 50.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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