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Droxford Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · Southampton, SO32 3QR

Outstanding

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Droxford Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils164
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Matthew Dampier
TrustUNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityHampshire
Opened01 Nov 2025
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 152067.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils164
Girls81
Boys83
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.14.6%
First language not English2.4%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.39
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8
Average class size27.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
90.9%
Other White
3%
Gypsy/Roma
2.4%
White and Asian
2.4%
White and Black African
0.6%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
White and Black Caribbean
0%
Other mixed
0%
Indian
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.2
Teachers (FTE)8
Teaching assistants (FTE)4.45
Support staff (FTE)7.56

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Overall absence4.7%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire4.5%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.9.9%, better than England, similar to Hampshire10.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.6%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Droxford Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.0 miPrimaryMeonstoke Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Droxford Junior School

What is Droxford Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Droxford Junior School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Feb 2024.

How many pupils attend Droxford Junior School?

Droxford Junior School has 164 pupils aged 7 to 11.

How big are classes at Droxford Junior School?

At Droxford Junior School, the average class had 27.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Droxford Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Droxford Junior School missed 4.7% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 9.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.