Wellow Primary School
Romsey, SO51 6BG · Hampshire · primary school
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77th 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wellow Primary School
Overview
Wellow Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and positive environment" where pupils are "eager to learn more." Leaders have developed a "highly ambitious curriculum" with a strong focus on reading and mathematics, ensuring that the vast majority of pupils achieve well and feel safe within the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced over time," particularly in mathematics, where pupils have "frequent opportunities to practise what they have learned."
- The teaching of reading is "highly effective," with children starting to learn sounds and letters in Reception and receiving "precise support" if they struggle.
- Pupils enjoy a "variety of clubs and events," taking on responsibilities such as PE ambassadors and librarians, for which they are "exceptionally proud."
- Staff well-being is a clear priority, with "extensive" support from the wider trust and a commitment to using "the most effective practices."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that "activities and adaptations for pupils are not always closely matched to the intended learning," particularly for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers need to know how to use the "right approaches and adaptions for pupils across all subjects" to ensure all pupils make as much progress as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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