Freegrounds Junior School
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Freegrounds Junior School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 41st of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2012, report published 7 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils love to learn in this caring and inclusive school. They enjoy coming to school and are rarely absent. Pupils are happy, feel safe and say that all adults are kind. The school's values of aspire, believe and achieve are ingrained throughout the school. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to the challenges set. They work hard in their lessons and listen well. Pupils are respectful towards one another and all adults. They know adults have high expectations of their behaviour. Pupils move around the school in a calm and purposeful manner. Support and nurture are given to pupils who do struggle with their behaviour. Pupils know that adults will listen and help with any concerns or worries they may have. Pupils are proud of their school. They value the many opportunities to take on roles of responsibility and contribute to school life. For example, digital ambassadors help to raise awareness of internet safety. Pupils enjoy the various school trips and residentials the school offers them. Pupils talk of visiting the Houses of Parliament, and Year 4 pupils were enthusiastic about their recent trip to an art gallery.
What the school should improve
- Some recently adapted curriculum planning is newly in place, and the impact of this change on pupils' learning is not fully evident. The school should ensure that the updated curriculum is delivered consistently well so that pupils learn equally successfully across all of their subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 304
Schools near Freegrounds Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freegrounds Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kings Copse Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Berrywood Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% 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
- Miss Melanie Spark
- Phone
- 01489782295
- Address
- Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GG
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116000
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.