What did Ofsted judge The Romsey School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Romsey School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Romsey School?

The Romsey School has 1,176 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Romsey School take?

The Romsey School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is The Romsey School located?

The Romsey School is located in Romsey, SO51 8ZB, Hampshire.

How do I apply to The Romsey School?

The Romsey 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 secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Romsey School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Romsey School was 5.26 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Romsey School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Romsey School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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The Romsey School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Romsey School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Romsey School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Romsey School?: The Romsey School has 1,176 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Romsey School take?: The Romsey School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Romsey School located?: The Romsey School is located in Romsey, SO51 8ZB, Hampshire.
How do I apply to The Romsey School?: The Romsey 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Romsey School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Romsey School was 5.26 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Romsey School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Romsey School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Romsey School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Romsey School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Romsey School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Romsey School?: The Romsey School has 1,176 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Romsey School take?: The Romsey School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Romsey School located?: The Romsey School is located in Romsey, SO51 8ZB, Hampshire.
How do I apply to The Romsey School?: The Romsey 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Romsey School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Romsey School was 5.26 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Romsey School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Romsey School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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