Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Hampshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Pavitt, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5360th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 31 in East Hampshire.
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hampshire, Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, East Hampshire, PO9 6BB |
| Headteacher | Jayne Pavitt |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5360th of 13,686
Nationally
743rd of 2,034
In South East
17th of 31
In East Hampshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle
East Hampshire, PO9 6BB
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle
East Hampshire, PO9 6BB
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