Freegrounds Junior School

URN: 116000 • Southampton SO30 0GG

Overview

Name
Freegrounds Junior School
URN
116000
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ryan O'Hearn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01489782295
Website
Visit
Address
Hobb Lane, Southampton SO30 0GG

Summary

Freegrounds Junior School, located in Southampton, Hampshire, is a community primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 333 pupils. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering individuality and encouraging children to become happy, engaged learners. The core values of aspire, believe, and achieve are integral to the school's ethos, guiding students towards becoming respectful, curious, and confident individuals.

The curriculum at Freegrounds Junior School is designed to inspire and motivate pupils, promoting a love for learning and a strong understanding of the world. The school prioritizes the development of essential skills such as resilience and creative thinking, equipping students to face future challenges. Additionally, the school collaborates closely with the Wildern Partnership, particularly with Freegrounds Infant School, ensuring a smooth transition for students.

Freegrounds Junior School is committed to the well-being and safety of its pupils, with positive feedback from students regarding their experiences. The school also provides various support services, including special educational needs provisions, to cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
334
Pupils
333
Boys
172
Girls
161
FSM %
18.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 333 172 161 334 18.90
2024-09-11 335 185 150 334 18.20
2023-09-11 362 196 166 360 14.90
2022-09-11 362 196 166 360 14.90
2021-09-11 354 201 153 360 11.60
2020-09-11 355 193 162 360 12.10

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