SchoolScoresCalmore Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2ZZ
023 8086 5354 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 17 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Hampshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.3% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 70th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 91st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 40th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 73rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 14.5%* | 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
- Calmore Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Oakfield Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazel Wood Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Abbotswood Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lydlynch Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Netley Marsh CofE Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Eling Infant School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Foxhills Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Foxhills Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Calmore Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Calmore Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Calmore Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116483.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.