The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
70%
+8.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 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 aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Grove Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4JH
Town setting
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Elson Junior School
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Primary · 894m away
Elson Infant School
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Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Gosport, PO12 4JH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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