SchoolScoresBeechwood Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Juniper Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 4EG
023 8022 7692 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 42nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 35th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern Joint 32nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND Joint 6th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 63% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 44th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
66% — 9 points above the Southampton average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 76th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 52nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 78th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 77th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 16.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Glenfield Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Charlton House School Limited 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bitterne CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorlands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sholing Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harefield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sholing Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Denys Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Beechwood Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Beechwood Junior School?
84% of the 75 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Beechwood Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140263.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.