SchoolScoresHarrison Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Harrison Road, Fareham, PO16 7EQ
01329 234016 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
147 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Fareham comparisons use the 17 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Fareham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 104 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Fareham figures pool parents at the Fareham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
79% — 16 points above the Hampshire average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 84 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 74 |
| Of those, offered a place | 74 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 154 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Uplands Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redlands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wallisdean Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Wallisdean Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Lea Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Orchard Lea Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba CE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranvilles Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranvilles Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harrison Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harrison Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did Harrison Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Harrison Primary School?
93% of the 147 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Harrison Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harrison Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 74 families put Harrison Primary School as their first choice for 84 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 74 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115990.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.