Located in Romsey, Halterworth Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Halterworth Primary School currently has around 441 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Halterworth Lane, Romsey, SO51 9AD
Website: www.halterworth.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01794512028
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Julie Bray
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148216

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 31/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 436
Number of Pupils: 441
Number of Boys: 210
Number of Girls: 231

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.70%391
Other Mixed2.90%13
Other White2.70%12
White and Asian2.00%9
Unclassified1.10%5
Bangladeshi0.70%3
White and Black African0.70%3
Indian0.50%2
Other Asian0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.8)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Average (0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
75%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.8
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halterworth Primary School
Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Halterworth Community Primary School
Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Romsey Junior School
Mercer Way , SO51 7PH
- not rated 1,401 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Mercer Way , SO51 7PH
3out of 4 1,401 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Cupernham Junior School
Bransley Close , SO51 7JT
3out of 4 1,411 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Mountbatten School A Language and Sports College
Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY
- not rated 597 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY
3out of 4 597 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Romsey School
Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB
- not rated 2,492 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Romsey School
Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB
3out of 4 2,492 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH
- not rated 1,105 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.