The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachelle Tomkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Bere Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDenmead Infant School
Primary · Very close
Bere Clinic School
Independent · 1.9km away
Rachel Madocks School
Special school · 1.9km away
Hart Plain Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hart Plain Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Jubilee School
Independent · 2.5km away
Berewood Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
The Waterloo School
Special school · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Denmead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Denmead Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denmead Junior School?
Denmead Junior School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denmead Junior School take?
Denmead Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Denmead Junior School?
Denmead Junior School is in Waterlooville, PO7 6PH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denmead Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Denmead Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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