Barncroft Primary School
Havant, PO9 3HN · Hampshire · primary school
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223rd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 1,531 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barncroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to support pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Barncroft Primary School
Overview
Barncroft Primary School is described as a “nurturing and inclusive school” where staff have taken “effective action to maintain the standards” from the previous inspection. Pupils feel “safe and happy” within a community built on “mutual respect and trust,” achieving well in key stage 2 outcomes. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education, with strong leadership and a positive ethos.
Strengths
- Relationships are strong, with staff providing dedicated support that helps pupils feel “safe and happy.”
- The curriculum in most subjects is well-structured, with clear identification of “what pupils should learn and the order in which they should learn it.”
- Reading is a “top priority,” with “secure subject knowledge” and “skilful coaching” ensuring early readers gain fluency.
- Staff quickly identify needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing “personalised help” that ensures effective learning.
- The personal development programme successfully promotes “acceptance and inclusion,” preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum design and assessment are “not as refined as they should be,” meaning pupils do not learn as well as they could.
- The school should identify the “key knowledge and skills” in these areas to help teachers build on prior knowledge and inform future teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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