Wootey Junior School
Alton, GU34 2JA · Hampshire · primary school
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103rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 1,756 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wootey Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a beach trip and can join the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wootey Junior School
Overview
Wootey Junior School is confirmed as a "good school" where "pupils flourish" and are "eager to learn." The report highlights a "happy school" environment characterised by strong relationships, high behavioural expectations, and a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils make strong progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, adhering to the rules to "be safe, be kind, be respectful," resulting in "quiet and calm" classrooms where learning is uninterrupted.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with subject leaders clearly identifying knowledge sequences; this enables teachers to effectively support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Mathematics teaching is a particular strength, featuring "well sequenced" learning journeys and routine checks to ensure pupils retain knowledge from previous lessons and terms.
- Reading is a high priority, fostered by initiatives like the ‘Wootey trainline’, and leaders are ambitious for every pupil to leave with a "wide vocabulary."
- The wider curriculum successfully broadens pupils' horizons, including visits to parliament and projects celebrating diversity, helping pupils understand "British values."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure that pupils developing early reading skills are provided with books "matched to the sounds they have learned" to help them consolidate skills and build fluency.
- Leaders need to provide further training for staff, particularly in phonics, to ensure they become "experts in early reading."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "well equipped to recognise and report concerns" and leaders being "persistent and tenacious" in securing support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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