The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Mullett (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Armitage Avenue, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWildground Infant School
Primary · Very close
Orchard Junior School
Primary · 902m away
Orchard Infant School
Primary · 902m away
Noadswood School
Secondary · 938m away
Waterside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greenwood School
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Hythe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Applemore College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wildground Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wildground Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wildground Junior School?
Wildground Junior School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wildground Junior School take?
Wildground Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wildground Junior School?
Wildground Junior School is in Southampton, SO45 4LG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wildground Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Wildground Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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