SchoolScoresOrchard Lea Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6BJ
01329 234471 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 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 | 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.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
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 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Fareham. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%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
48 pupils in this year group.
69% — 6 points above the Hampshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 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. | 106 | 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 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.0% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Fareham. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 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
- Orchard Lea Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- St Columba CE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uplands Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wallisdean Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Wallisdean Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrison Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranvilles Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranvilles Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Redlands Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Lea Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Lea Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did Orchard Lea Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Orchard Lea Junior School?
78% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Orchard Lea 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 116225.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.