The Romsey School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Greatbridge Road, Romsey, SO51 8ZBOpen in maps

The Romsey School is a secondary school in Romsey for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 2nd of 2 secondary schools in Romsey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 5 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

230 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.8

46.8, 0.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.3%

48.3%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73%

73%, 8.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc69.6%

69.6%, 29.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.43

4.43, 0.34 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,176 pupils on roll, with places for 1,173

Eligible for free school meals24.5%

24.5%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13%

13%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19%

19%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.8%

6.8%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Romsey School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Mountbatten School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.2
Embley2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 13.7
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill5 milesOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 37.0
Testwood School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.9
Redbridge Community School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 32.2

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Chris Cove
Phone
01794512334
Website
theromseyschool.org
Address
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, SO51 8ZB
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
137239

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.