The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 35.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Cathy Ingram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2ZZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCalmore Infant School
Primary · Very close
Oakfield Academy
Primary · 979m away
Hazel Wood Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Abbotswood Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Testwood School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Forest Edge School
Special school · 1.6km away
Lydlynch Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Forest Park School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Calmore Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Calmore Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calmore Junior School?
Calmore Junior School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calmore Junior School take?
Calmore Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calmore Junior School?
Calmore Junior School is in Southampton, SO40 2ZZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calmore Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Calmore Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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