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Solent Junior School
Solent Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1HJ, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths scores, which are in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 November 2014Older 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%. | 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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.2%
Black African1.9%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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50.84782, -1.04099 · PO6 1HJ
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN144193
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Solent Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Solent Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 November 2014.
Is Solent Junior School a good school?
Solent Junior School scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Solent Junior School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Solent Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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