The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Dudley (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
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgemary School
Secondary · 608m away
Holbrook Primary School
Primary · 609m away
Woodcot Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Bedenham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haven Early Years Centre
Nursery · 1.1km away
Rowner Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
King's Academy Rowner
Primary · 1.3km away
Crofton School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Peel Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Peel Common Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peel Common Primary School?
Peel Common Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peel Common Primary School take?
Peel Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Peel Common Primary School?
Peel Common Primary School is in Gosport, PO13 0QD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peel Common Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Peel Common Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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