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The Mountbatten School

Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
50.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,458
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Mountbatten School

The Mountbatten School is an academy converter in Romsey, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,458 pupils on roll. It is part of THE MOUNTBATTEN SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 (2025/26). 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hampshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,458 / 1,424 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
16.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

50.6
Attainment 8
290 pupils
51.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
70%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
84%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.8%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

87.57
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
16.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
11.29
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
£54,254
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,973 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
13.4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,263
Spend per pupil
£8,172
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY
Phone
01794502502
Headteacher
Christopher Cox

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mountbatten School?
The Mountbatten School is an academy converter in Romsey, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Mountbatten School have?
The Mountbatten School has 1,458 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Mountbatten School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Mountbatten School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 in 2025/26.
Is The Mountbatten School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Mountbatten School is part of THE MOUNTBATTEN SCHOOL.
Where is The Mountbatten School?
The Mountbatten School is located at Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY.

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