SchoolScoresSholing Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Middle Road, Southampton, SO19 8PT
023 8044 7448 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 June 2022.
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 |
| 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
53% — 4 points below the Southampton average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 Southampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 46th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 72nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 93rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 84th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 108th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 28.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 105th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 89th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 16.8%* | 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
- Sholing Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Bitterne CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Monica Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ludlow Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornhill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ludlow Infant Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Glenfield Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Beechwood Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton House School Limited 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sholing Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sholing Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 June 2022.
How did Sholing Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145456.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.