Wildground Junior School

A good community school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wildground Junior School.

Southampton, SO454LG Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 March 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Armitage Avenue
Dibden Purlieu
Southampton, SO454LG
Phone
2380844001
Website
wildground.hants.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115883
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Armitage Avenue, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4LG
Website
www.wildground.hants.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
243 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
190
Free School Meals
38.9% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
15.3% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 106.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
190 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"learn and succeed together for the journey ahead"

respect excellence ambition care honesty

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome awaits you and your child at Wildground Federation. The federation comprises of a teacher led nursery (within the infant school), Wildground Infant School and Wildground Junior School and three resourced provisions. We are an inclusive, caring and vibrant federation putting the individual child at the heart of our school ensuring they become successful learners and achieve the highest standards possible.

Facilities

sensory room two resourced provisions computer suite community room two libraries children80s kitchen music room extensive outdoor play equipment enclosed basketball area three large playgrounds mini woodland two large fields quiet garden wildlife area science garden

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of learning Phonics and early reading are prioritised in the infant school and higher level reading skills are developed in the junior school A wide range of visitors and external visits, themed days, and other first-hand experiences enrich the curriculum The school prioritises reading and language development across the federation

SEND Provision

The Early Learning Group Resourced Provision (Owls) supports pre-school children with speech, language and communication needs and is referred and supported by an NHS therapist. The SEMH & ASC Resourced Provisions (Otters, Snow Leopards and Zebras) support children with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism spectrum diagnoses; each child has an individual regulation support plan and bespoke interventions, with placements allocated by the local authority.

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