The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Faithfull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHart Plain Infant School
Primary · Very close
Cowplain Community School
Secondary · 422m away
The Cowplain School
Secondary · 422m away
Jubilee School
Independent · 576m away
Bere Clinic School
Independent · 911m away
Rachel Madocks School
Special school · 960m away
Padnell Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hart Plain Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hart Plain Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hart Plain Junior School?
Hart Plain Junior School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hart Plain Junior School take?
Hart Plain Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hart Plain Junior School?
Hart Plain Junior School is in Waterlooville, PO8 8SA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hart Plain Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hart Plain Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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