The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Pavitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHavant Academy
Secondary · 706m away
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Front Lawn Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Warren Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Riders Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Riders Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Trosnant Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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