Fordingbridge Junior School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fordingbridge Junior School is a primary school in Fordingbridge for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 188th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
The school's values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and effort are woven into every part of school life. Pupils are taught the life skills needed to succeed in modern Britain. Pupils understand the meaning of respect and tolerance and say that everyone is welcome. One pupil said that all types of different families are welcome at this school. Parents are extremely supportive of the school. They value how much the school not just supports pupils but the whole family. Pupils feel safe and happy at school and enjoy their learning. There are warm and positive relationships between staff and pupils. As a result, pupils know who to go to if they are worried or have a concern. Bullying is rare. Pupils know it is not tolerated and if it did happen, would be dealt with swiftly. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. They want to nurture the whole child and give them the tools needed to be successful individuals. Pupils understand the learning behaviours explicitly. Everyone is included and involved in this school. Pupils behave extremely well in lessons and are focused on their work. Pupils said that lessons were engaging and fun. This could be seen in the contribution to and high level of involvement in lessons.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not ensure that pupils develop subject- specific knowledge deeply over time. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge of key concepts equally well across all subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to gain deep, cumulative knowledge in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 256
Schools near Fordingbridge Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Hyde Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Genn
- Phone
- 01425652285
- Address
- Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116068
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.