The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Juniper Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlenfield Infant School
Primary · Very close
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Independent · Very close
Yarrow Heights School
Independent · 319m away
Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Ridgeway House School
Special school · 935m away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sholing Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Beechwood Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechwood Junior School?
Beechwood Junior School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Junior School take?
Beechwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Junior School?
Beechwood Junior School is in Southampton, SO18 4EG, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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