SchoolScoresHart Plain Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8SA
023 9226 3200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Waterlooville comparisons use the 12 of its 22 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 | Waterlooville | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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. Waterlooville figures pool parents at the Waterlooville 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
57 pupils in this year group.
47% — 16 points below the Hampshire average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.8% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 20 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 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
- Hart Plain Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Padnell Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Queen's Inclosure Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Padnell Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berewood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcroft Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Mill Hill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newlands Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hart Plain Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hart Plain Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hart Plain Junior School?
60% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hart Plain Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116244.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.