The Knights Enham Junior School

About The Knights Enham Junior School

Parent feedback at The Knights Enham Junior School presents a mixed picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, 67% of respondents said they would recommend the school, though this was based on 27 responses. The school is oversubscribed, with 180 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting some local demand. Looking closer at the survey results, there are clear strengths: 89% of parents felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 92% agreed there is a good range of subjects available. However, concerns emerge around behaviour and safety. While 66% agreed their child feels safe, 30% strongly disagreed. On behaviour, 63% agreed the school ensures good conduct, but 22% strongly disagreed. The handling of bullying drew a particularly strong response, with 59% of parents marking it as not applicable and 26% strongly disagreeing that it is dealt with effectively. This suggests that while many families are content, a significant minority have serious reservations.

Academically, the school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in December 2024. This marks a decline from its previous Good rating in 2018. The inspection found that while leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, and personal development were all judged Good, the quality of education itself requires improvement. Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that only 36% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. In the Test Valley area, the school ranks 37th out of 40 primary schools on this measure. Individual subject scores were mixed: 57% reached the expected standard in reading, 47% in maths, and 68% in writing. Higher standard attainment was very low, with 0% achieving higher in reading, writing and maths combined, and only 6% doing so in maths. Progress scores are not available, making it difficult to assess how much value the school adds.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision is strong, with swimming, tennis, cross country, cricket, football, athletics and rounders all on offer. Clubs include drama, coding, science club and eco club. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and visual impairment. However, the Parent View data shows no responses from parents of SEND children, so it is difficult to gauge how well these provisions work in practice. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage, with 61.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This context may help explain some of the challenges around behaviour and attainment. For families considering this school, the key question is whether the Good-rated leadership and personal development can drive improvement in academic outcomes, particularly given the significant gap between current results and the local average.

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