The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Head
- Mr Nick Humphries (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Benhams Road, Townhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTownhill Infant School
Primary · Very close
The Gregg School
Independent · Very close
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Bitterne Park School
Secondary · 876m away
Mansbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Yarrow Heights School
Independent · 1.3km away
Harefield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Townhill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Townhill Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Townhill Junior School?
Townhill Junior School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Townhill Junior School take?
Townhill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Townhill Junior School?
Townhill Junior School is in Southampton, SO18 2NX, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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