The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 313
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Paradine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElson Infant School
Primary · Very close
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 825m away
King's Academy Brune Park
Secondary · 874m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oarsome Chance
Special school · 1.5km away
St Vincent College
16 plus · 1.5km away
King's Academy Rowner
Primary · 1.6km away
Rowner Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elson Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Elson Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elson Junior School?
Elson Junior School currently has 313 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elson Junior School take?
Elson Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elson Junior School?
Elson Junior School is in Gosport, PO12 4EX, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elson Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Elson Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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