Meon Junior School

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meon Junior School.

Portsmouth, PO48NT Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
9 January 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shelford Road
Southsea
Portsmouth, PO48NT
Phone
3333602170
Website
meonwayfederation.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144581
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8NT
Website
www.meonwayfederation.org.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 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
352
Free School Meals
27.8% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.3 (10.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
352 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Your Best Self"

Be kind and respectful Be confident and resilient Be creative and independent Believe in yourself Relational Approach Restorative Resilient Reflective

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Mrs S. Paine describes the three schools working together to deliver best practices, the motto ‘Be Your Best Self’, SEND support, and an enriching curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Karate Club Chelsea Football Club Funkidz Dance Meon Musicals Activeme 360 Netball

Sports

Netball Football

Facilities

Large library at the heart of the school Purpose-built Music, Drama and IT areas Expansive outdoor space for outdoor learning

Curriculum Highlights

Accredited Thinking School status (Thinking Schools Academy Trust) Cognitive approach to education to teach thinking habits and tools for success Shared curriculum with Moorings Way ensuring early literacy and Maths Every child is a reader and every child will master number

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Coastguards club provides before- and after-school childcare. Breakfast Club runs 7:30am–8:50am (including Walking Bus to Meon Infant & Junior School). After School Club runs 3:20pm–6:00pm (Mon to Thurs) and 3:20pm–5:15pm (Friday); there are two evening sessions, 3:20pm–4:30pm and 3:20pm–6:00pm (5:15pm on Fridays); if finishing later, a light tea is provided.

SEND Provision

The federation states it supports children with special education needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions forms for Portsmouth Schools are issued by the Local Authority. To arrange a walk around, contact [email protected]. Infant School Admission Policy can be found online at www.portsmouth.gov.uk/schooladmissions, or a copy can be requested from the Admissions Team on 023 9268 8008. Information and application forms for transfer to Junior School are distributed to Year 2 families by the Local Authority in Autumn term.

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