The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Co Headteacher Rebecca Fullick / Grace Morley (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8DG
Town setting
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Portchester Community School
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Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
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Castle Primary School
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The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northern Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Northern Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northern Junior School?
Northern Junior School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northern Junior School take?
Northern Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northern Junior School?
Northern Junior School is in Fareham, PO16 8DG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northern Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Northern Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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