SchoolScoresNorthern Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8DG
023 9237 0613 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 April 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Hampshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 14th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 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
- Northern Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Red Barn Community Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wicor Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Victory Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beacon View Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrison Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redlands Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Medina Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northern Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Northern Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 April 2023.
How did Northern Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115935.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.