The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Leigh-ann Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Linden Lea, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern Infant School
Primary · Very close
Northern Junior School
Primary · Very close
Wicor Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Portchester Community School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Red Barn Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Barn Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Barn Community Primary School?
Red Barn Community Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Barn Community Primary School take?
Red Barn Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Red Barn Community Primary School?
Red Barn Community Primary School is in Fareham, PO16 8HJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Red Barn Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Red Barn Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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