Elson Junior School
Gosport, PO12 4EX · Hampshire · primary school
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231st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 2,338 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elson Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How often does the school review its progress against the 2022 Ofsted recommendations?
What Ofsted said about Elson Junior School
Overview
Elson Junior School is described as a nurturing environment where staff are committed to helping pupils become "happy and successful members of society." The report highlights that pupils enjoy well-organised lessons and feel safe, supported by a strong culture of safeguarding and positive relationships with families.
Strengths
- Pupils are "typically calm, friendly and polite," benefiting from initiatives like ‘Well-being Wednesdays’ that promote positive mental health.
- The curriculum in English, mathematics, and geography is "consistently well planned and sequenced," ensuring pupils learn knowledge in a logical order.
- Leaders "quickly identify pupils who need extra, targeted help with learning phonics," resulting in pupils reading "fluently and accurately."
- There is "regular and positive communication with parents and carers," with families praising staff for being "well trained and understanding."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with adults being "well trained" and checks on staff being "thorough and recorded securely."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is less effective than in core subjects, meaning teachers do not always adapt learning to fill gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders need to ensure all subjects are planned to the high standards seen in history and geography to provide a "consistent quality education across all subject areas."
- Systems for recording information are not cohesive, creating a risk that "emerging trends or important information about pupils could be missed."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils know how to raise concerns and adults act with tenacity to secure help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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