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Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
211
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 86% of schools nationally, there are strengths to consider for parents. However, the school is currently rated as requiring improvement by Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 60%. Limited published data suggests further exploration may be beneficial for a comprehensive understanding of the school's environment and performance.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
80%
My child is happy
74%
My child makes good progress
74%
School supports development
74%
My child feels safe
71%
School responds to concerns
63%
I'd recommend this school
60%
Behaviour is good
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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50.89153, -1.03116 · PO8 8SA
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116244
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hart Plain Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hart Plain Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Hart Plain Junior School a good school?
Hart Plain Junior School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hart Plain Junior School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hart Plain Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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