The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Pennington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Fair Ways School
Independent · 1.6km away
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Academy · 1.9km away
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Brookfield Community School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Sarisbury Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whiteley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whiteley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whiteley Primary School?
Whiteley Primary School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whiteley Primary School take?
Whiteley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whiteley Primary School?
Whiteley Primary School is in Fareham, PO15 7LA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whiteley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whiteley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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