Ringwood Junior School

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

Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ringwood Junior School is a primary school in Ringwood for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 143rd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 April 2016, report published 18 May 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Pupils thrive at this kind and welcoming school. They develop warm, caring relationships that are built on trust and respect. Staff model the 'TERRIFIC values' that underpin the life of the school. Pupils try hard to achieve a 'learning leaf' for showing these values in action. They know that staff will support them with any issues that they might encounter. Pupils enjoy taking part in community projects, particularly the annual carnival. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and what they can achieve. Pupils live up to these and work very hard. The well-taught, ambitious curriculum inspires curiosity. Pupils enjoy sharing their learning with parents and carers at the regular 'open events'. These help pupils to embed their learning. They achieve exceptionally well. Pupils are confident and self-assured. There is a myriad of opportunities to nurture their talents and interests. For example, pupils are keen to be the lunchtime radio DJ or a journalist on the 'Ringwood Reporter.' Well-being Wednesdays help pupils to overcome challenges and build resilience. Each year, pupils are keen to visit the 'job junction' and apply for roles of responsibility. They undertake these jobs with diligence and determination. They strive to earn 'squirrel stamps' to complete their 'TERRIFIC passports'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

94 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

353 pupils on roll, with places for 384

Eligible for free school meals21.2%

21.2%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.7%

3.7%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.5%

6.5%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ringwood Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ringwood Church of England Infant School0.2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Poulner Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Poulner Infant School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
St Ives Primary & Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Burley Primary School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding50% 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
Mrs Sally-Ann Evans
Address
Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NH
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
115943

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.