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Townhill Junior School
Benhams Road, Townhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2NX, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 results, where 48% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, while the school serves a diverse community, its LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some competitive challenges within the area.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.4%
White Other10.5%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+B African3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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50.93069, -1.35701 · SO18 2NX
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116134
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Townhill Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Townhill Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Townhill Junior School a good school?
Townhill Junior School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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