SchoolScoresTownhill Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Reach Cooperative Trust
Benhams Road, Townhill Park, Southampton, SO18 2NX
023 8047 3611 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 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
85 pupils in this year group.
48% — 9 points below the Southampton average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 11th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.8% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 93rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.5% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 84th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 105th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 93rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 96th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Townhill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Moorlands Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansbridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harefield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton House School Limited 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Glenfield Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Beechwood Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Denys Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Townhill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Townhill Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2022.
How did Townhill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116134.
- 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.