Bartley Church of England Junior School, Southampton
Bartley Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Southampton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 40th-highest of the 79 schools in Southampton with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 78% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bartley Church of England Junior School in detail
Bartley Church of England Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Bartley Church of England Junior School is situated within the New Forest National Park Heritage area and is within easy reach of Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester and Salisbury. There are a number of sites of outstanding natural beauty and historical interest within this area."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am honoured to introduce myself as the Headteacher of Bartley Church of England Junior School. It is a true privilege to lead such a vibrant and dynamic school, and I am excited to embark on a new and inspiring journey, supporting our children every step of the way."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Bartley Church of England Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 74% in maths).
Getting a place at Bartley Church of England Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bartley Church of England Junior School are Copythorne CofE Infant School (0.9 miles, Good); Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School (1.5 miles, Good); Hazel Wood Infant School (2.2 miles, Outstanding); and Calmore Infant School (2.3 miles, Good).
Copythorne CofE Infant SchoolNetley Marsh Church of England Infant SchoolHazel Wood Infant SchoolCalmore Infant School
Who goes there
10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 28 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 12 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Bartley Church of England Junior School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is C of E Junior School (s-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bartley Church of England Junior School issued 7 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
27.9
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Bartley Church of England Junior School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
298 pupils
384 places
86 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Bartley Church of England Junior School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
279
Total Pupils
144
Boys
135
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,182
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,144
Per pupil
£1644k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
7.9%
Persistent absence
304
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bartley Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at Bartley Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Bartley Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bartley Church of England Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bartley Church of England Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Bartley Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Bartley Church of England Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 384 places.
How big are the classes at Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Classes at Bartley Church of England Junior School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Bartley Church of England Junior School has around 279 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Bartley Church of England Junior School have specialist SEN provision?
Bartley Church of England Junior School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Bartley Church of England Junior School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Bartley Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 7.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bartley Church of England Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bartley Church of England Junior School?
Bartley Church of England Junior School is at Winsor Road, Bartley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)