The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Melanie Spark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFreegrounds Infant School
Primary · Very close
Kings Copse Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Wildern School
Secondary · 835m away
Shamblehurst Primary School
Primary · 922m away
Berrywood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Deer Park School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Wellstead Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Freegrounds Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Freegrounds Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freegrounds Junior School?
Freegrounds Junior School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freegrounds Junior School take?
Freegrounds Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freegrounds Junior School?
Freegrounds Junior School is in Southampton, SO30 0GG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freegrounds Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Freegrounds Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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