The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 46.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Katie Viola
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Columba Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Light Years School
Independent · Very close
The Henry Cort Community College
Secondary · 346m away
Orchard Lea Infant School
Primary · 769m away
Orchard Lea Junior School
Primary · 835m away
St Francis Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Heathfield Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Columba CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Columba CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columba CE Primary School?
St Columba CE Primary School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba CE Primary School take?
St Columba CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columba CE Primary School?
St Columba CE Primary School is in Fareham, PO15 6LL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba CE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Columba CE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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