The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 43 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Executive Headteacher Gerida Montague & Co Headteacher Sarah Hendricks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
83a Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools take?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is in Lymington, SO41 8GY, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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