SchoolScoresLocks Heath Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Warsash Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 9NZ
01489 572226 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, 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
124 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 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 42nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 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 94 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 18 parents of children with SEND 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 33rd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). 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
125 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Hampshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 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 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 103rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 78th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 79th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 74th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 26th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 80th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Locks Heath Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hook-With-Warsash CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sarisbury Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Park Gate Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sarisbury CofE Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Titchfield Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiteley Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Locks Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Locks Heath Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Locks Heath Junior School?
89% of the 124 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Locks Heath 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 115926.
- 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.