SchoolScoresWildground Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Armitage Avenue, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4LG
023 8084 4001 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 March 2016.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 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 | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 35th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 73% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 22nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
40 pupils in this year group.
75% — 12 points above the Hampshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 and a SEN unit with 16 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs. 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 23rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.3% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 71st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 53rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 76th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 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
- Wildground Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Orchard Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022, before conversion)
- Waterside Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hythe Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor CofE Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Cadland Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackfield Primary and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Shore Infant School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wildground Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wildground Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Wildground Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wildground Junior School?
93% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wildground 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 115883.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.