SchoolScoresRomsey Abbey CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EP
01794 512047 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 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 |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: 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
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Romsey comparisons use the 7 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Romsey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Joint 16th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romsey. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 92% | 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. Romsey figures pool parents at the Romsey 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
33 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 | 12% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Romsey. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 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
- Romsey Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cupernham Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cupernham Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Halterworth Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Edward VI Preparatory School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Awbridge Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Braishfield Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellow Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Romsey Abbey CofE Primary 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 Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School?
99% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Romsey Abbey CofE Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116368.
- 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.