Shakespeare Junior School, Eastleigh
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Shakespeare Junior School excels at creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where all pupils feel safe, valued and belong. Behaviour is consistently positive with pupils showing kindness and respect to one another. The school provides excellent support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them make real progress and become more independent.
Key Strengths
- Positive school culture with excellent behaviour, kindness and respect among pupils - the playground is described as vibrant and filled with smiles
- Strong safeguarding practices with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Well-supported vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs, who receive targeted help and make positive progress
- Inclusive approach to supporting disadvantaged pupils with life skills and emotional development
- Staff know pupils well and have high expectations for all learners
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement below national averages for disadvantaged pupils over the last 3 years
- Teaching quality is variable across year groups - staff do not consistently check pupils' understanding
- Pupils lack secure foundational knowledge in reading, spelling and handwriting before moving to new learning
- Professional development for most staff (beyond early career teachers) is not effective enough to improve curriculum quality
- Slow pace of improvement due to staffing changes since the previous inspection
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rock climbing, football, netball, pupil-run clubs, school councillor roles, wellbeing champion roles, house captain roles, junior road safety officer roles
Shakespeare Junior School is a nurturing school where pupils feel safe and included, with positive behaviour and relationships. However, achievement varies significantly, with some pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, not progressing as securely as they should through the curriculum.
At a Glance
23.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 64%. Maths has remained stable at around 64%. Writing has declined from 72% to 63%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
27.9
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
334 pupils
360 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Eastleigh
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Eastleigh
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.24337%
Overall absence
15.75931%
Persistent absence
349
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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