The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 293
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 71.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Elsen (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFront Lawn Primary Academy
Primary · 758m away
Havant Academy
Secondary · 771m away
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Trosnant Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Trosnant Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Riders Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Riders Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School?
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School currently has 293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School take?
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School?
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School is in Havant, PO9 5PE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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