The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Wall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWallisdean Infant School
Primary · Very close
Wallisdean Junior School
Primary · 368m away
The Neville Lovett Community School and Continuing Education Centre
Secondary · 630m away
Fareham Academy
Secondary · 630m away
St Francis Special School
Special school · 896m away
Heathfield Special School
Special school · 944m away
Ranvilles Infant School
Primary · 966m away
Ranvilles Junior School
Primary · 966m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Jude's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Jude's Catholic Primary School?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Jude's Catholic Primary School take?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Jude's Catholic Primary School?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School is in Fareham, PO14 1ND, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Jude's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Jude's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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