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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve outcomes above national averages overall due to effective teaching at key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well overall; they are polite, considerate, and welcoming.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from very effective training and coaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide teachers with high-quality support and challenge.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is inspirational, but consistency needs improvement, especially in key stage 3.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and recommend the school.
Communication: School communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: 90% of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have a compelling vision and handle conflicts robustly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are addressing inconsistencies in teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school makes excellent provision for pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Exceptional promotion of pupils' personal development and welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs, trips, and visits valued by pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils greatly value opportunities to extend their skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs make strong progress due to effective use of additional funding.
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About Us

The Romsey School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.

It has 1156 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 11-16 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.8 15.1 -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 50% 48% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.17 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 28.31% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 40.85% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 60% 20.05% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 9.8% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 13.47% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.51 2.71 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 92.33% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 239 156 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 84.82% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 41.2% 32.73%
School sixth forms 3% 5.13% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 60% 29.34% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 9.16% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.95% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 4.49% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 32.13% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 44.03% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 62% 22.15% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 12.32% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 15.92% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.78 2.96 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 91.61% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 241 150 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 87.1% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 43.41% 34.03%
School sixth forms 1% 5.18% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 66% 29.73% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 8.78% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.13% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.43% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 5 30.11% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 5 44.14% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 24.28% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 1 11.71% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 2 16.46% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.65 2.96 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 90.08% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 193 147 135
Pupils staying in education 85% 82.14% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 42.35% 33.25%
School sixth forms 0% 4.49% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 56% 28.77% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 6.65% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.97% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.83% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 9 29.79% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 4 43.46% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 23.13% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 2 10.83% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 8 15.64% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.52 2.94 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 82.81% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 242 148 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 72.03% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 34.52% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 4.17% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 63% 33.61% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 1.13% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.32% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.47% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.06 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 30.94% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 45.31% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 37% 26.17% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 15.51% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 17.06% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 87.27% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 219 155 145
Pupils staying in education 95% 71.71% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 39.32% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 4.73% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 63% 33.13% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 3.13% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 5.64% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.38% 2.45%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
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17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Romsey School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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