SchoolScoresMarchwood Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4ZH
023 8086 3105 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 31 October 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 37th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 38th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 35th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern Joint 41st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%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
80 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 | 13% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 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. | 106 | 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 55th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 78th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 57th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 94th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 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
- Marchwood CofE Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Freemantle CofE Community Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tanners Brook Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foundry Lane Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Primary and Nursery School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eling Infant School and Nursery 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery and Specialist Bases 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhill Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redbridge Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marchwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Marchwood Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Marchwood 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 Marchwood Junior School?
90% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Marchwood 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 116073.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.