Woolton Hill Junior School
Newbury, RG20 9XE · Hampshire · primary school
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108th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 4,217 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolton Hill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing increased pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Woolton Hill Junior School
Overview
Woolton Hill Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend this happy village environment. Leaders have worked hard since federation in 2020 to improve the quality of education, ensuring every pupil’s ‘light shines’ through high expectations and strong relationships. The school fosters a positive culture where bullying is rare and staff equip pupils with strategies to manage their emotions effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an ‘irresistible curriculum’ with clearly identified knowledge, skills, and vocabulary, supported by purposeful lessons and ‘hot tasks’ to check retention.
- A well-structured phonics programme provides effective support for pupils moving between federated schools, helping those who have fallen behind to catch up and access the full curriculum.
- Strong safeguarding arrangements are in place, with a ‘strong culture of vigilance’ where well-trained staff notice signs of need quickly and ensure no pupil ‘slips through the net’.
- Leaders promote effective wider development through a well-considered personal, social and health education curriculum, helping pupils learn to be mentally and physically healthy.
- Staff morale is high with a strong team spirit, and governors hold leaders to account effectively using rigorous systems and local authority advice.
Areas to improve
- Senior leaders should ensure all subject leaders have the skills to support colleagues so that the curriculum is delivered well across foundation subjects, where teacher subject knowledge remains variable.
- Leaders should ensure teachers always have high expectations and the expertise to best support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in all subjects, particularly where current adaptations limit learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with strong communication and clear lines of accountability ensuring that no pupil slips through the net.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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