SchoolScoresRowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB
023 9241 2095 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 16 March 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Hampshire comparisons use the 29 of its 420 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 391 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 8th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 69% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 62% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 45% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 84% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
80% — 17 points above the Hampshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (60%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 79 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 212th highest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 384th highest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 383rd highest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 322nd highest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 311th lowest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 323rd lowest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 370th lowest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 353rd lowest of 417 state primary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 77th highest of 418 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 78th highest of 419 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 396 state primary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 44.0% | 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
- Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Front Lawn Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's CofE Aided Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trosnant Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trosnant Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Barncroft Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James CofE Controlled Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairfield Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School?
91% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Rowlands Castle St John's CofE Controlled Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 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 116310.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.