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Calmore Junior School

Foundation school · Southampton · SO40 2ZZ

Ages 7–11 · 195 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

51%

Overall absence

5.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)51%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.9%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
231

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

195 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
195
Boys / girls
91 / 104
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
195 / 240 (81%)
Free school meals
39.5%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Miss Cathy Ingram

Location

Address
Calmore Drive, Calmore
Postcode
SO40 2ZZ
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Constituency
New Forest East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 7–11, in Southampton, Hampshire, 195 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 39.5%.

Open schools in Southampton
159
Primary schools in Southampton
109
Academies among open schools in Southampton
30% (48)
Open schools in SO40
19
Primary in SO40
14
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Primary in Hampshire LA
423

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SouthamptonNear SO40

  • Calmore Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 2ZZ · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM23.0%
    • Demand0.98

    0.0 miles away

  • Oakfield Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 3LN · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM21.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Hazel Wood Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 8WU · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM14.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.8 miles away

  • Abbotswood Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Foundation school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 8EB · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM31.2%

    0.9 miles away

  • Lydlynch Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 3DW · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM31.3%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

  • Eling Infant School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 9HX · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM21.1%
    • Demand0.94

    1.6 miles away

  • Foxhills Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Southampton · SO40 7ED · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM4.5%
    • Demand1.12

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Cathy Ingram
Telephone
02380865354
Website
www.calmorejunior.co.uk

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