The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Hoskins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4ZH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Marchwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Marchwood Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marchwood Junior School?
Marchwood Junior School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marchwood Junior School take?
Marchwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marchwood Junior School?
Marchwood Junior School is in Southampton, SO40 4ZH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marchwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Marchwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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