Fair Oak Junior School
Eastleigh, SO50 7AN · Hampshire · primary school
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91st 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fair Oak Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to PGL, Little Canada, and Stubbington in 2026. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 583 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the 2026 trips integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Fair Oak Junior School
Overview
Fair Oak Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an inclusive environment where relationships between staff and pupils are excellent, and pupils feel valued, safe, and secure. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, who leave well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Strengths
- Relationships are excellent, with staff knowing every pupil in this large school and providing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious, with precise knowledge set out clearly to enable pupils to build understanding over time.
- Teachers know their subjects well, challenge misconceptions effectively, and use questions to encourage pupils to expand their ideas.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, supported by a well-sequenced phonics programme delivered to a high standard.
- Governors play a central role in supporting the school, and staff feel valued and appreciate the support offered by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Ensure staff have the knowledge and expertise to adapt teaching approaches to meet the specific needs of all pupils, particularly those with SEND, so they can access learning securely.
- Ensure teachers routinely check that intended knowledge has been learned in foundation subjects and use this information to inform future learning, addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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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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