The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
104
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Natasha Farrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warsash Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 9NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLocks Heath Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brookfield Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sarisbury Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Park Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Locks Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Locks Heath Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Locks Heath Junior School?
Locks Heath Junior School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Locks Heath Junior School take?
Locks Heath Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Locks Heath Junior School?
Locks Heath Junior School is in Southampton, SO31 9NZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Locks Heath Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Locks Heath Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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