SchoolScoresShakespeare Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
St Catherine's Road, Eastleigh, SO50 4JT
023 8061 8905 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 13 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Eastleigh comparisons use the 3 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 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 | Eastleigh | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 4% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 5% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 5% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 81% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 19% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 5% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 77% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 26% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 4% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Eastleigh figures pool parents at the Eastleigh 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
90 pupils in this year group.
54% — 9 points below the Hampshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.9% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 22 state primary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Shakespeare Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Crescent Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwood Primary and Pre-School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fryern Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scantabout Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fryern Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merdon Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherbourg Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chandler's Ford Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shakespeare Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shakespeare Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Shakespeare Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shakespeare Junior School?
55% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Shakespeare 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 116072.
- 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.