The Romsey School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Does not apply
Address Greatbridge Road
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 8ZB
Phone 01794512334
Reference Number 137239

The Romsey School continues to demonstrate good educational outcomes, emphasizing compassionate excellence and inclusivity among its students. Pupils exhibit strong aspirations, positive behavior, and a commitment to supporting one another. Effective careers guidance connected to local colleges enhances students' future opportunities, contributing to a safe and nurturing environment for learning. The leadership team has shown dedication to improving school standards through careful self-evaluation and a strong focus on school development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1130
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.56%
Girls: 50.44%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.7%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 102 117 219
8 111 118 229
9 122 100 222
10 117 113 230
11 108 122 230

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 72.6%
Unclassified 8.6%
White, Other 6%
Mixed, Other 2.7%
Asian, Other 2.2%
Indian 1.8%
African 1.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.7%
White & Asian 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.5%
Chinese 0.4%
Irish 0.2%
Pakistani 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 20 Jun 2023
Date Report
20 Jun 2023 School inspection
14 Jun 2017 Full inspection:
17 Jan 2013 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
Previously as The Romsey School
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
13 Oct 2009 Curriculum and development visit
13 Oct 2009 Curriculum and development visit
28 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
28 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
19 Jan 2004 Full inspection
19 Jan 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong ethos of inclusivity and tolerance.
  • Pupils demonstrate high aspirations and caring attitudes.
  • Effective careers support leading to successful transitions to post-16 education.
  • Well-planned and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well.
  • Strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
  • Motivated staff with a commitment to improving education.

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum implementation is not yet fully embedded in some subjects.
  • Links across subjects are not sufficiently highlighted, limiting connections for pupils.

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)
46.8

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.3%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 67%

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:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 219 15
Third Preference 74 6
From another Local Authority 170 72

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Name Distance
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
0.25 miles
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7PH
0.67 miles
Cupernham Junior School
Bransley Close, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
1.03 miles
Cupernham Infant School
Bransley Close, Woodley Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
1.03 miles
Halterworth Primary School
Halterworth Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AD
1.42 miles
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Highwood House, Romsey, SO51 9ZH
1.79 miles
Braishfield Primary School
Common Hill Road, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QF
2.45 miles
Awbridge Primary School
Danes Road, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HL
2.46 miles
Wellow Primary School
Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6BG
2.96 miles
North Baddesley Junior School
Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EP
3.09 miles
North Baddesley Infant School
Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EE
3.11 miles
Nursling Church of England Primary School
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH
3.71 miles
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AD
3.78 miles
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Sinclair Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8GF
4.13 miles
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School
Butts Green, Lockerley, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0JG
4.19 miles
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY
4.2 miles
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY
4.2 miles
Knightwood Primary School
Bell Flower Way, Knightwood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4HW
4.26 miles
Oakwood Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD
4.39 miles
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
4.45 miles
Name Distance
The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY
1.57 miles
Embley
Embley Park, Romsey, SO51 6ZE
1.86 miles
The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN
3.98 miles
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA
4.58 miles
Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW
4.73 miles
Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA
4.86 miles
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