Marchwood Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4ZHOpen in maps

Marchwood Junior School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 6th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2018, report published 2 December 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and enjoy coming to school. They work hard in their lessons and achieve highly. Pupils are 'inspired to dream' because of the ambitious curriculum that enthrals them. The annual, whole school 'read aloud' competition includes every single pupil in the school. No one is left behind, and so all achieve success. Pupils become confident and increasingly independent over their time at school. They are happy and safe. They value the warm and trusting relationships they build with the adults in school. As a result, they are keen to be nominated by their peers for 'treasure', additional time with adults playing games or enjoying craft. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are polite and well-mannered both in their lessons and during the fun-packed breaktimes. Pupils and staff live out the MJS 'family values' of Caring, Respectful, Aspirational, Brave (CRAB). New pupils are warmly welcomed into the inclusive school community. As one pupil commented, 'You don't have to be afraid to be yourself here, you get to do you here.' Pupils relish the wide range of sporting opportunities available to them. They are particularly proud to represent their school in competitions across the local area.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

80 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

258 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals23.6%

23.6%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.1%

8.1%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.8%

7.8%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Marchwood Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Marchwood Church of England Infant School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy2 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Tanners Brook Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding74% met the expected standard
Foundry Lane Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement48% met the expected standard
St John's Primary and Nursery School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good40% 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 Daniel Hoskins
Phone
02380863105
Website
marchwood-jun.hants.sch.uk
Address
Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4ZH
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
116073

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.