Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Romsey Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Romsey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 8th of 8 primary schools in Romsey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 7 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to Romsey Primary School & Nursery. This shows in their very high attendance. Staff aim for pupils 'to be incredible' in all they do. Pupils appreciate how the school celebrates their achievements. A highlight for many is the chance to be named 'incredible of the week'. This inspires pupils to work hard in lessons and try their best. Older pupils leave school ready for the demands of secondary education. More recently, pupils' behaviour has improved, including for the growing number of pupils with complex needs. Pupils respond well to the structures and routines in place, such as the 'ready, respectful and safe' rules. This starts in the early years. Children play cooperatively in the large outdoor space. Bullying is not a concern for pupils. Staff swiftly sort out any issues so that pupils feel safe and cared for. The school plans purposeful experiences beyond the academic to complement pupils' learning. These include visits from expert speakers, clubs, trips and music concerts. Pupils learn to be advocates for themselves and others. For example, ambassadors take pride in helping younger pupils read and organising sports events. These and other roles teach pupils to be responsible and develop leadership skills.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not been clear enough about the most important knowledge pupils should revisit and remember. Staff do not have enough guidance about the precise content to emphasise in the longer term. Consequently, pupils do not deepen their knowledge or make meaningful connections with what they already know. The school needs to make the most important concepts and knowledge they want pupils to remember more explicit and then check that pupils have retained this knowledge over time.
- A few staff do not consistently implement the agreed teaching strategies in some subjects. This does not help pupils practise the knowledge they need and slows progress. The school should continue to develop staff's pedagogical knowledge to maximise pupils' learning across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Romsey Primary School & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupernham Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cupernham Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Halterworth Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| King Edward VI Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jason Anderson
- Phone
- 01794512362
- Address
- Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7PH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 134945
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.