The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
10% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 271
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Randall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
North Poulner Road, North Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Poulner Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Poulner Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poulner Junior School?
Poulner Junior School currently has 271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poulner Junior School take?
Poulner Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poulner Junior School?
Poulner Junior School is in Ringwood, BH24 3LA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poulner Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Poulner Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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