The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Ackerman (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
May 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Lea Infant School
Primary · Very close
Light Years School
Independent · 742m away
Oak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 748m away
St Columba Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 748m away
St Columba CE Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Uplands Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Henry Cort Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Lea Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Lea Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Lea Junior School?
Orchard Lea Junior School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Lea Junior School take?
Orchard Lea Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Lea Junior School?
Orchard Lea Junior School is in Fareham, PO15 6BJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Lea Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Lea Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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