The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- THE MOUNTBATTEN SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Christopher Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalterworth Primary School
Primary · 546m away
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Cupernham Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cupernham Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
North Baddesley Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
North Baddesley Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Mountbatten School a selective school?
No. The Mountbatten School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Mountbatten School's Ofsted rating?
The Mountbatten School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mountbatten School?
The Mountbatten School currently has 1,458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mountbatten School take?
The Mountbatten School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Mountbatten School?
The Mountbatten School is in Romsey, SO51 5SY, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mountbatten School have a sixth form?
No, The Mountbatten School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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