The Mountbatten School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitenap Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SY |
| Phone | 01794502502 |
| Reference Number | 136640 |
The Mountbatten School continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education recognized in previous inspections. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive community where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. Many students enjoy the extensive extracurricular opportunities available and the school’s broad curriculum that includes artistic and technical options. While the overall achievement of pupils is commendable, there are some concerns regarding the consistency in teaching effectiveness, especially in meeting the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Efforts to improve these areas are underway, supported by strong leadership and a commitment to staff development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1458 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.71%
Girls: 48.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 158 | 137 | 295 |
| 8 | 154 | 140 | 294 |
| 9 | 149 | 144 | 293 |
| 10 | 144 | 147 | 291 |
| 11 | 149 | 136 | 285 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.8% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Mountbatten School A Language and Sports College | |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and wellbeing support creating a safe environment.
- High expectations that drive good overall pupil achievement.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities enriching student experiences.
- Effective careers education preparing students for future opportunities.
- Dedicated staff who support pupil engagement and achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in some teachers’ ability to adapt teaching for all pupils.
- Need for refinement in assessing pupils' prior knowledge for better engagement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 173 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 89 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 142 | 29 |
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