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Padnell Junior School
Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EA, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
361
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving a 72% rate for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.89456, -1.01254 · PO8 8EA
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115964
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Padnell Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Padnell Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2015.
Is Padnell Junior School a good school?
Padnell Junior School scores 56.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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