SchoolScoresThe Mountbatten School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE MOUNTBATTEN SCHOOL
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, SO51 5SY
01794 502502 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 March 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
303 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hampshire comparisons use the 36 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 14th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 114 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 82% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 234 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
283 pupils in this year group.
56% — 11 points above the Hampshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.2 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
283 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Hampshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 62% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 291 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 306 |
| Of those, offered a place | 281 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 588 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 65th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 34% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 34% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 27th highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 53% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- The Romsey School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Mountbatten School's Ofsted rating?
The Mountbatten School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Mountbatten School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Mountbatten School?
84% of the 303 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The Mountbatten School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Mountbatten School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 306 families put The Mountbatten School as their first choice for 291 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 281 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 136640.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.