SchoolScoresPurbrook Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5NQ
023 9225 4577 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 20 July 2026.
In short: 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
94 pupils in this year group.
66% — 3 points above the Hampshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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. | 104 | 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 7th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.3% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 9th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 20 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 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
- Purbrook Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025
- Mill Hill Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berewood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morelands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Newlands Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Solent Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
- Solent Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Purbrook Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Purbrook Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Purbrook Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116022.
- 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.