Shamblehurst Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
Phone 01489782342
Reference Number 115972

Shamblehurst Primary School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school. With a strong emphasis on values such as pride and respect, the school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and engaged. The curriculum is carefully constructed to offer a wide range of experiences, and there are clear ambitions for all students, including those with special educational needs. The effective management of behavior and the well-implemented phonics scheme contribute to a strong learning atmosphere where pupils can thrive. However, there are still areas within the curriculum that require refinement to ensure that all subjects are clearly defined and taught effectively.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 401
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.87%
Girls: 49.13%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 22.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 26 25 51
2 29 31 60
3 28 32 60
4 31 29 60
5 32 28 60
6 33 27 60

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 83.8%
White, Other 3.7%
Indian 2.5%
White & Black (African) 1.7%
Mixed, Other 1.5%
African 1.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
Asian, Other 1%
Chinese 0.7%
White & Asian 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 28 Feb 2023
Date Report
28 Feb 2023 School inspection
19 Sep 2017 Short inspection
19 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
16 Jun 2010 Full inspection:
04 May 2007 Full inspection:
03 Feb 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The school's values promote a positive and respectful environment.
  • Pupils participate actively in various roles and extra-curricular activities.
  • The curriculum is structured and supports key learning concepts.
  • High ambitions for pupils, including those with SEND, are evident.
  • The phonics scheme ensures effective early reading instruction.
  • Consistent behavior management contributes to a calm learning environment.
  • Pupils express enthusiasm about their learning and school experiences.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some curriculum areas still need refinement for clearer knowledge expectations.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 65%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 10%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 105

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.1
Writing 1.7
Maths 2.1

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 35 0
Third Preference 54 0
From another Local Authority 12 6

Previous Years

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Name Distance
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