SchoolScoresMengham Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Palmerston Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9ET
023 9246 2162 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 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 | Requires improvement |
| 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
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hampshire comparisons use the 232 of its 420 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 188 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 | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 215th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 211th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 215th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 137th highest of 184 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 203rd highest of 227 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 45th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 186th highest of 232 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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. Hampshire figures pool parents at the Hampshire 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
59 pupils in this year group.
51% — 12 points below the Hampshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 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. | 101 | 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 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hayling Island. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 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
- Mengham Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Mill Rythe Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill Rythe Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Thorney Island Community Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mengham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Mengham Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mengham Junior School?
80% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mengham 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 116052.
- 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.