Wildground Junior School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school is deeply ambitious for every child to succeed and creates a rich culture where all pupils - including those with additional needs - thrive academically and personally. Teachers check understanding carefully, address gaps immediately and help pupils revisit and deepen their knowledge regularly. Beyond the classroom, the school ensures no child misses out on special events, clubs and visits, with year groups adopting local organisations and undertaking imaginative fundraising activities that inspire charitable giving.
Key Strengths
- High achievement in reading, writing and mathematics with pupils consistently working hard and demonstrating very positive attitudes to learning
- Exceptionally inclusive provision with very effective support for pupils with SEND in specialist resource bases, enabling all pupils to participate fully in school life
- Strong reading programme with weaker readers receiving precise, regular help to secure phonics knowledge and read fluently
- Vibrant range of enrichment activities including clubs, educational visits, musical instrument learning and competitive sports that build confidence and widen horizons
- Excellent behaviour standards and high attendance because pupils feel happy, safe and enjoy coming to school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons, competitive sports, newspaper club, photography club, cold cookery club, educational visits to places of worship and local organisations such as Solent Search and Rescue, Wildground Wiggle fundraising activities
Wildground Junior School is an exceptionally inclusive school with incredibly high expectations where pupils achieve consistently well in reading, writing and mathematics. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
38.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 85%. Maths has improved from 77% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
23.6
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
197 pupils
243 capacity
46 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
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(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.22869%
Overall absence
11.9171%
Persistent absence
193
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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