The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Merriman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Abshot Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 541m away
Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 953m away
Locks Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
West Hill Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Park Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Titchfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brookfield Community School
Secondary · 1.9km away
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School take?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is in Fareham, PO14 4NH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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