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The Romsey School

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personMrs Annie Eagle

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location_onRomsey, SO51 8ZB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,151

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Hampshire

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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The Romsey School is a Academy converter secondary school in Romsey, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Romsey School is an academy converter in Romsey, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,130 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #29 in Hampshire and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 48.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.1%

Entering EBacc69.60%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.40%

EBacc APS4.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.78

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.52

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 June 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2017

Inspection Report

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17 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-06-14

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-01-17

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.2%(81 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,130 pupils. During this period, there were 121 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,130	121	10.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,132	143	12.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,153	135	11.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,156	103	8.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,158	143	12.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,149	86	7.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,151	99	8.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,154	71	6.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,167	62	5.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,172	67	5.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,166	59	5.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,181	63	5.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,184	26	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,189	64	5.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,189	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,189	36	3.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,192	55	4.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,166	28	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,178	28	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,180	31	2.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,155	22	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,157	36	3.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,154	33	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,124	28	2.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,121	29	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,118	17	1.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 57 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree50%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree27%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree47%

agree31%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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