Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School, Romsey

Ofsted's report card from its 20 January 2026 inspection grades Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "There is some variation in the quality of some pupils' handwriting, spelling and grammar."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders focus relentlessly on improving pupils' attendance."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have improved the curriculum so that it is ambitious and well matched to pupils' needs."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders and staff understand the importance of getting children off to a good start in the early years."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders know pupils' individual needs well."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school's context and strengths."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school has a well-designed programme to support pupils' personal development and wellbeing."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their work to improve outcomes in phonics to ensure that more pupils quickly gain the knowledge and skills they need to become successful readers"; "Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for writing, and how it is taught, supports pupils to achieve consistently well in handwriting, spelling and grammar".

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the staff, governors and children, I would like to thank you for your interest in our school. We believe that Lockerley Primary School is a very special place to learn, where seeds are sown to inspire and motivate our children to become energetic, self-reflective and successful learners throughout their lives."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School are Awbridge Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 100% maths); West Tytherley Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 57% reading, 71% maths); Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Wellow Primary School (4.3 miles, 81% reading, 84% maths).

Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Vicarage (opposite), 290 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.