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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.4 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% 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 and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 86% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 1% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider the school's performance in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.0%
Asian Bangladeshi11.4%
Black African9.4%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.6%
Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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50.79323, -1.06980 · PO4 0AG
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN116221
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fernhurst Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Fernhurst Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2017.
Is Fernhurst Junior School a good school?
Fernhurst Junior School scores 86.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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