Halterworth Primary School, Romsey

In its own words: "Halterworth Primary School is situated in the Hampshire market town of Romsey, six miles from Southampton and within easy reach of the New Forest and the coast. We have extensive playing fields and a much loved Forest School."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Halterworth Primary School. Halterworth is a special school where individuals are valued and helped to become the best version of themselves. Through our values of curiosity, innovation, excellence and respect, we support our young people to become confident and independent young people who thrive on challenge and who are motivated to learn."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Halterworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Halterworth Primary School as their first choice and 113 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Halterworth Primary School are Romsey Primary School & Nursery (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 68% maths); Cupernham Infant School (0.8 miles, Good); Cupernham Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 80% maths); and Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths).

Halterworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Halterworth Primary School is one of 8 schools run by University of Winchester Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Romsey Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Halterworth Lane (adjacent), 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Halterworth Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Halterworth Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Halterworth Primary School are The Mountbatten School (0.3 miles) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles).