Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
333
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Test Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 333 places).
Ofsted has rated Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Timothy Woodford, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7898th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 40 in Test Valley.
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 43 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Test Valley, Rownhams St John's Church of England 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 | Bakers Drove, Southampton, Test Valley, SO16 8AD |
| Headteacher | Timothy Woodford |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 333 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7898th of 13,686
Nationally
1150th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 40
In Test Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
60%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Bakers Drove, Southampton
Test Valley, SO16 8AD
Journey to School
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