The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 333
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Timothy Woodford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AD
Town setting
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Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School?
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School?
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School is in Southampton, SO16 8AD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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