The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Tim Clarke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bluebell Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhiteley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Henry Cort Community College
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Columba CE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Oak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Columba Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School a selective school?
No. Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School?
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School take?
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School?
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School is in Fareham, PO15 7QE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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