SchoolScoresFreegrounds Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GG
01489 782295 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 October 2012.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 19th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 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 22 parents whose child had been bullied 45th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 55th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 48th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
90 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points below the Hampshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 72nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 79th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 87th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 91st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 29th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 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
- Freegrounds Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Kings Copse Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shamblehurst Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berrywood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Botley CofE Controlled Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellstead Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kanes Hill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boorley Park 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hightown Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint James' CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Freegrounds Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Freegrounds Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 October 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Freegrounds Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Freegrounds Junior School?
80% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Freegrounds 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 116000.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.