Cove Junior School
Farnborough, GU14 9SA · Hampshire · primary school
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180th 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 the 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cove Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Junior Duke Challenges, football, tennis, netball, judo, keyboard and guitar lessons, and iRock. Trips include visits to Cove Brook, Hawley Meadows, RHS Wisley, The Gilbert White Centre, The Houses of Parliament, Ufton Court, Harry Potter Studios, and Calshot. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 284 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 54.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Cove Junior School
Overview
Cove Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by an "appetite for learning and success" where "everyone aims high." Parents describe the environment as "caring, accommodating and a happy place," while pupils feel included, safe, and valued within the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "aspirational" and builds knowledge in a "well-ordered sequence," ensuring pupils have a "secure grasp of important concepts."
- Reading is central to school life, with staff prioritising those who need to "catch up with learning to read" and using carefully selected books to apply knowledge.
- Staff possess "strong knowledge of the needs of pupils with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND)," identifying and supporting these needs effectively.
- Pupils behave well, take pride in their work, and are motivated by a clear system of certificates, house points, and awards like the ‘Caring Cup’.
- The personal development curriculum helps pupils become "inclusive and positive about the views and lives of others," informing them about diverse cultures and beliefs.
Areas to improve
- In some recently revised foundation subjects, the curriculum does not always "sufficiently help pupils consistently build on what they already know and can do."
- The school should continue to support teachers in "matching and assessing learning more closely" as the curriculum embeds to ensure all pupils learn as intended.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
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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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