The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Wildman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hatherley Crescent, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRed Barn Community Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Northern Infant School
Primary · 939m away
Northern Junior School
Primary · 939m away
Portchester Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cams Hill School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wicor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wicor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wicor Primary School?
Wicor Primary School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wicor Primary School take?
Wicor Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wicor Primary School?
Wicor Primary School is in Fareham, PO16 9DL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wicor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wicor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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