Mill Rythe Junior School

About Mill Rythe Junior School

Mill Rythe Junior School is a popular choice among local families, with the school oversubscribed at a capacity of 248 pupils yet currently housing 255, suggesting strong demand for places. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its consistent Good rating from Ofsted and high local ranking offer reassurance. In the Havant area, Mill Rythe ranks 6th out of 23 primary schools, placing it in the top 26% locally and within the top 50% nationally. This level of oversubscription and local standing indicates a school that parents actively seek out, and the headteacher Donna Maxwell leads a team that has maintained solid performance across inspections.

Academically, Mill Rythe delivers results that comfortably exceed the Hampshire local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 61%. The school also performs well on higher-level attainment, with 10% of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects. Individual subject scores are strong: 86% met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 104, while reading saw 80% at expected and an average score of 105. Writing was slightly lower at 76% expected, but 14% still reached the higher standard. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school received Good ratings across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This represents a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011, but inspectors noted the school continues to provide a good quality of education.

The school offers a broad range of facilities that support both academic and personal development, including a forest school, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and a sports hall. Pupils can choose from clubs such as coding, science club, chess, choir, and film club, while sports include netball, tennis, rounders, athletics, dance, swimming, and cross country. For families with children who have additional needs, Mill Rythe provides support for a wide spectrum of SEND, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school is a state-funded primary for mixed genders aged 7 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Given its strong local reputation, solid academic results, and comprehensive SEND support, Mill Rythe is well suited to families in the Havant area seeking a good-value, community-focused junior school with a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

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