South Wonston Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Downs Road
South Wonston
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 3EH
Phone 01962881311
Reference Number 116034

South Wonston Primary School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas, reflecting a solid level of educational provision. The school fosters a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued, emphasizing community connections, particularly with families from the armed forces. Achievement standards are notably high in reading and mathematics, although there is room for improvement in writing across the curriculum. The dedicated staff demonstrate high expectations and are deeply involved in supportive measures for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school's recent curriculum modifications are showing promise, yet some aspects need more consistent implementation.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 275
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 44.73%
Girls: 55.27%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 13.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25.8
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 21 15 36
2 10 30 40
3 17 25 42
4 23 23 46
5 18 26 44
6 19 21 40

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 84.4%
Asian, Other 4.7%
Mixed, Other 2.5%
White, Other 2.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.1%
White & Asian 1.1%
Unclassified 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.4%
Caribbean 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 11 Jun 2024
Date Report
11 Jun 2024 School inspection:
22 Nov 2018 Short inspection
20 Nov 2014 Full inspection:
12 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
27 Jan 2011 Full inspection:
29 Sep 2010 Curriculum and development visit
09 Feb 2010 Curriculum and development visit
04 Mar 2008 Full inspection:
02 Feb 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate high standards in reading and mathematics.
  • The school creates a vibrant learning environment in early years.
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND, fostering positive learning experiences.
  • High levels of pupil engagement in community events and clubs.
  • Proactive and effective behaviour management strategies.

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing outcomes need to be strengthened across the curriculum.
  • Inconsistencies in the implementation of new curriculum approaches.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 64%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 3%

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 106
Maths 103

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.3
Writing -6.3
Maths 0.9

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 8 2
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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