Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
83a Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a primary school in Lymington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 1st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
This school is a place of harmony. Behaviour and learning are exceptional. Pupils are extremely happy and highly focused. Leaders make sure that all pupils, and especially the most disadvantaged, consistently benefit from the superb opportunities that the school provides. Leaders and governors have a clear and uncompromising vision to empower pupils to become 'architects of a better world'. This vision weaves its way through all aspects of school life. Staff encourage pupils to consider others, within the school and beyond, in all they do and say. Pupils live by the school motto, 'God in our hearts, love in our words, family in our actions'. There is a tangible sense of social justice. Pupils stand up for what is right. For example, bullying is extremely rare. Pupils take an active lead in making sure everyone treats each other with kindness and respect. Pupils feel safe and everyone is welcome. Leaders are meticulous about what they want pupils to know, do and remember. Leaders' and teachers' energy is infectious. They are always looking for ways to make things even better. Leaders leave nothing to chance with no stone unturned. Pupils receive an excellent academic and character education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
104 pupils on roll, with places for 115
Schools near Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Lymington Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Walhampton School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Executive Headteacher Gerida Montague & Co Headteacher Sarah Hendricks
- Phone
- 01590672711
- Address
- 83a Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GY
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116378
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.