The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 19.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annie Eagle (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRomsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Primary · 396m away
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Cupernham Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cupernham Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stanbridge Earls School
Independent · 2.0km away
Halterworth Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Mountbatten School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Romsey School a selective school?
No. The Romsey School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Romsey School's Ofsted rating?
The Romsey School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Romsey School?
The Romsey School currently has 1,130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Romsey School take?
The Romsey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Romsey School?
The Romsey School is in Romsey, SO51 8ZB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Romsey School have a sixth form?
No, The Romsey School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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