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Balksbury Junior School
Floral Way, Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3QP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.5 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
373
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school demonstrates a positive environment for learning. The school outperforms 41% of others in the UK for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, although only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard. Overall, it is a solid choice for families looking for a supportive educational setting.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
94%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
White Other4.0%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.20266, -1.50182 · SP10 3QP
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115852
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Balksbury Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Balksbury Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2016.
Is Balksbury Junior School a good school?
Balksbury Junior School scores 75.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Balksbury Junior School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balksbury Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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