What did Ofsted judge Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.

What ages does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School take?

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School located?

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is located in Romsey, SO51 8EP, Hampshire.

How do I apply to Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?

When Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Definition A); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition B). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family’s medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Romsey Abbey Church of England School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. In catchment with sibling — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C) who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If The School is oversubscribed from within any of the above criteria, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have priority. The Local Authority’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine straight line distances from Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School to the home address. Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If distances are equal (for example within a block of flats), lots will be drawn by a person independent of The Governing Body to determine the allocation of a place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Definition A)
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition B). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family’s medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Romsey Abbey Church of England School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3In catchment with sibling — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C) who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary.
4Out of catchment with sibling — A child living out of the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see Definition E) who have a) been employed at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage
6In catchment area — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C)
7Out of catchment, linked pre-school — A child living out of catchment who is on the roll of a linked pre-school (Forest Footsteps Pre-School or Sunlights Nursery)
8Other children

If two applications tie: If The School is oversubscribed from within any of the above criteria, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have priority. The Local Authority’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine straight line distances from Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School to the home address. Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If distances are equal (for example within a block of flats), lots will be drawn by a person independent of The Governing Body to determine the allocation of a place.

The Governors will admit any pupil whose Education, Health and Care Plan names the school, outside of and prior to the ranked oversubscription criteria; this is treated as an overriding requirement rather than rank 1 of the oversubscription list. Catchment area is defined as the Ecclesiastical Parish of Romsey (a geographic, not explicit faith-based, criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.
What ages does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School take?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School located?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is located in Romsey, SO51 8EP, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: When Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Definition A); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition B). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family’s medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Romsey Abbey Church of England School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. In catchment with sibling — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C) who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If The School is oversubscribed from within any of the above criteria, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have priority. The Local Authority’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine straight line distances from Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School to the home address. Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If distances are equal (for example within a block of flats), lots will be drawn by a person independent of The Governing Body to determine the allocation of a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Definition A)
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition B). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family’s medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Romsey Abbey Church of England School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3In catchment with sibling — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C) who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary.
4Out of catchment with sibling — A child living out of the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see Definition E) who have a) been employed at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage
6In catchment area — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C)
7Out of catchment, linked pre-school — A child living out of catchment who is on the roll of a linked pre-school (Forest Footsteps Pre-School or Sunlights Nursery)
8Other children

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.
What ages does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School take?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School located?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is located in Romsey, SO51 8EP, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: When Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see Definition A); 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition B). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family’s medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends Romsey Abbey Church of England School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. In catchment with sibling — A child living in the catchment area of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (see Definition C) who at the time of application has a sibling (see Definitions D) on the roll of Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If The School is oversubscribed from within any of the above criteria, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School have priority. The Local Authority’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine straight line distances from Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School to the home address. Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If distances are equal (for example within a block of flats), lots will be drawn by a person independent of The Governing Body to determine the allocation of a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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