Townhill Junior School
Southampton, SO18 2NX · Southampton · primary school
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27th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,414 of them, against 2.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Townhill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Townhill Junior School
Overview
Townhill Junior School is described as a ‘friendly and nurturing’ environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have driven ‘significant improvements’ to the curriculum and leadership since the previous inspection, resulting in a school that is now judged as ‘Good’ across all categories. The report highlights a positive culture where staff and governors share ‘unanimously aspirational and inclusive’ values.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘good’ behaviour, moving around school sensibly and acting as ‘responsible, respectful’ citizens.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and inclusive, with strong support ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not ‘left behind’.
- Reading is a high priority; staff provide targeted phonics support so ‘all pupils can access the whole curriculum’.
- Governors are ‘dedicated, knowledgeable and effective’, proactively fulfilling statutory duties and challenging leaders.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff showing ‘appropriate vigilance’ and pupils knowing how to stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is ‘not yet completely consistent’; in less developed subjects, core knowledge is not always planned effectively, meaning pupils may not remember as much.
- Some pupils ‘lack confidence in themselves’ and do not show resilience when work is hard; leaders must continue to prioritise therapeutic support to build this.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders work with agencies to protect pupils and maintain detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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