Bishop's Waltham Junior School

URN: 116006 • Southampton SO32 1EP

Overview

Name
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
URN
116006
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren Campbell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01489892368
Website
Visit
Address
Oak Road, Southampton SO32 1EP

Summary

Bishop's Waltham Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Southampton, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 300 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 282. The school is committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and varied, promoting both academic success and the exploration of individual talents through a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts.

The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, aiming to cultivate kind, caring, and respectful individuals. Behaviour is reported to be very good, and the school provides high-quality pastoral support, including a dedicated Special Needs Co-ordinator to assist students with additional learning needs.

Bishop's Waltham Junior School also actively engages with the community through events such as the annual Community Fireworks Night, organised by the Friends of Bishop's Waltham Junior School (FOBS), which raises funds to enhance the educational experience for all students. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life and contribute to the school's initiatives.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
282
Pupils
300
Boys
149
Girls
151
FSM %
17.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 300 149 151 282 17.70
2024-09-11 299 148 151 282 16.10
2023-09-11 267 125 142 282 12.40
2022-09-11 267 125 142 282 12.40
2021-09-11 243 110 133 240 11.50
2020-09-11 231 106 125 240 10.40

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