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Shakespeare Junior School

Community school · Eastleigh · SO50 4JT

Ages 7–11 · 334 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

55%

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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)55%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.6%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
363

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 fill93%

334 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
334
Boys / girls
170 / 164
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
334 / 360 (93%)
Free school meals
23.1%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Nikki Wilson

Location

Address
St Catherine's Road
Postcode
SO50 4JT
Town
Eastleigh
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Eastleigh
Constituency
Eastleigh
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
10 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 7–11, in Eastleigh, Hampshire, 334 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 23.1%. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Eastleigh
31
Primary schools in Eastleigh
22
Academies among open schools in Eastleigh
6% (2)
Open schools in SO50
17
Primary in SO50
12
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 EastleighNear SO50

  • Shakespeare Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 4FZ · Hampshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM13.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • The Crescent Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 9DH · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM31.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Norwood Primary & Pre-School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 5JL · Hampshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM26.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Fryern Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO53 2LN · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Scantabout Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO53 2NR · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM5.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Fryern Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO53 2LN · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM18.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Merdon Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO53 1EJ · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM11.3%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nikki Wilson
Telephone
02380618905
Website
http://www.shakespearejuniorschool.co.uk

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