SchoolScoresPoulner Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
North Poulner Road, North Poulner, Ringwood, BH24 3LA
01425 474590 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ringwood comparisons use the 5 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Ringwood | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ringwood. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). 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. Ringwood figures pool parents at the Ringwood 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
65 pupils in this year group.
68% — 5 points above the Hampshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.7% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ringwood. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 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
- Poulner Infant School and Nursery 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Ringwood CofE Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Ringwood Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ives Primary and Nursery School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Poulner Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Poulner Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Poulner Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Poulner Junior School?
93% of the 88 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Poulner 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 115999.
- 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.