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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- SEND HUB - Parent Resources (sen)
- Reading at BWJS - Presentation Slides (sen)
- Writing at BWJS - Presentation Slides (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- INSET Days & Term Dates (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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