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Beechwood Junior School

Juniper Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4EG, Southampton


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
357
Capacity
311
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While 84% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a strong community sentiment, only 2% of students achieve at a higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 7 May 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.66%Top 47% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.2%Bottom 21% UK
Parent View (75 responses)
4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.2%
White Other9.8%
Asian Indian4.5%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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50.91762, -1.36686 · SO18 4EG

School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN140263
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Beechwood Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Beechwood Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.

Is Beechwood Junior School a good school?

Beechwood Junior School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Beechwood Junior School?

Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beechwood Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.

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