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Fordingbridge Junior School

New Forest, SP6 1HJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,883
of 13,686 nationally

About Fordingbridge Junior School

Fordingbridge Junior School is a state primary in the New Forest, Hampshire, with a published capacity of 256 places but currently home to 206 pupils, leaving it with around a fifth of its spaces unfilled. That spare capacity is notable in a county where many primaries are oversubscribed, and it suggests the school is not yet at peak demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools and gives the intake a distinctly mixed socioeconomic profile. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and caters for children aged 7 to 11. With a headteacher in place since at least its most recent inspection, the school appears to have stable leadership. The combination of below-capacity numbers and above-average FSM eligibility suggests a school that serves its local community inclusively, without the selective pressure seen in some nearby primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPennys Lane, Fordingbridge, New Forest, SP6 1HJ
HeadteacherKim Robertson
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity206 / 256 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsRoundersFootballDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: fordingbridgefed.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Fordingbridge Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.