The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Jason Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCupernham Infant School
Primary · 715m away
Cupernham Junior School
Primary · 715m away
The Romsey School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Halterworth Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Mountbatten School
Secondary · 1.6km away
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Stanbridge Earls School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Romsey Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Romsey Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Romsey Primary School & Nursery?
Romsey Primary School & Nursery currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Romsey Primary School & Nursery take?
Romsey Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Romsey Primary School & Nursery?
Romsey Primary School & Nursery is in Romsey, SO51 7PH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Romsey Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Romsey Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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