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Northern Junior School
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8DG, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for students aged 7-11. It performs well in key stage 2 assessments, with 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of students reach this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.85179, -1.13093 · PO16 8DG
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115935
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Northern Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Northern Junior School a good school?
Northern Junior School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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