Sholing Junior School

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

Southampton, SO198PT Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
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
28 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Middle Road
Southampton, SO198PT
Phone
2380447448
Website
sholing-jun.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145456
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Middle Road, Southampton, SO19 8PT
Website
http://www.sholing-jun.co.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMWIC EDUCATION 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
353
Free School Meals
26.6% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
353 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Curiosity Success

Assemblies predominantly Christian in flavour; Religious Education taught following the Hampshire Agreed Syllabus; RE, PSHE and teaching reinforce tolerance of others and explore different faiths, cultures and backgrounds.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Ms M. Dobson emphasising high aspirations, a broad curriculum, pupil voice, safe and happy learning, and partnership with Hamwic Education Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum core subjects: English, Maths, Science Foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, Computing Religious Education taught following Hampshire Agreed Syllabus PSHE and Citizenship integrated; PHSE association themes; focus on multi-cultural themes, anti-bullying, rights and responsibilities Spanish taught throughout KS2

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy documents for 2026/27 and 2025/26; SCC school place application process linked.

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