The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Luker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPadnell Infant School
Primary · Very close
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Cowplain Community School
Secondary · 928m away
The Cowplain School
Secondary · 928m away
Hart Plain Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hart Plain Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodcroft Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Rachel Madocks School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Padnell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Padnell Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Padnell Junior School?
Padnell Junior School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Padnell Junior School take?
Padnell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Padnell Junior School?
Padnell Junior School is in Waterlooville, PO8 8EA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Padnell Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Padnell Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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