The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Susan Sayers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Love Lane, Herne Junior School, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Herne Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herne Junior School?
Herne Junior School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herne Junior School take?
Herne Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herne Junior School?
Herne Junior School is in Petersfield, GU31 4BP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herne Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Herne Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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