The Romsey School
| Motto | Siege Perilous |
|---|---|
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Academy |
| Executive Headteacher | Jonathan de Sausmarez |
| Headteacher | Colm McKavanagh |
| Deputy Headteacher | Andy Marks |
| Chair of Governors | Judith Houghton |
| Location |
Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8ZB England 50°59′42″N 1°30′10″W / 50.99488°N 1.50284°WCoordinates: 50°59′42″N 1°30′10″W / 50.99488°N 1.50284°W |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| DfE URN | 137239 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Staff | ~100 |
| Students | 1100 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Ashton, Marsham, Stoke and Templer |
| Colours | Maroon, Grey, Black, Gold |
| Website | www |
The Romsey School is a mixed community academy in Romsey, Hampshire, England. The school was a secondary modern, called Romsey County Secondary School, until the 1970s when it became a comprehensive. In 2000 it became a Specialist Language College jointly with The Mountbatten School. In 2005 the school's specialisation changed to a Mathematics and Computing College. In August 2011 The School became an academy after a decision by Governors. The school has approximately 1100 children aged 11–16 and 100 teachers and the catchment area includes the villages of Ampfield, Braishfield, Sherfield English, Michelmersh, Timsbury and Awbridge.
In 2010 81% of pupils achieved 5 or more A*-C grades in their GCSEs. 94% of pupils achieved at least a pass on A*-C. The School also provides Adult Education classes that makes the School open to the community.
The School runs an ASD Support Base to support pupils in lessons who find it difficult as a result of Special needs and Autistic spectrum disorder. The ASD Base was established in 2002 and is directly run by 2 teachers and 9 support staff.
The school won the inaugural 'Community School of the Year' People's Service award from Children & Young People Now magazine in 2006, and the following year was shortlisted for the publication's 'Extended School' award.
The Romsey School converted to an academy under the Academies Act 2010 on 1 August 2011.
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