Fareham Academy
Fareham, PO14 1JJ · Hampshire · secondary school
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61st of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 826 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.32 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.7 · 8 | 30% | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.2 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fareham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.4, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 888 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 new Ofsted framework’s separate grading affect current teaching priorities? What support structures exist for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Fareham Academy
Overview
Fareham Academy provides an education where inclusion is central and safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported. However, the report identifies that achievement, attendance, and teaching quality currently do not meet expected standards, with leaders’ improvement strategies yet to show sufficient impact.
Strengths
- Inclusion is effective, with staff using individualised plans and adaptations to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- The personal development programme is strong, helping pupils understand relationships, risks, and fundamental British values.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including trips and ‘RAK days’ that immerse them in cultural topics.
- Staff are well-supported, with a positive culture regarding workload and professional learning, particularly for early career teachers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their strategic approach to attendance results in declining absence rates for all pupils.
- Leaders should rigorously monitor the impact of improvement strategies to secure necessary gains in teaching and achievement.
- Teachers need to improve their approaches to checking for misconceptions and questioning so pupils secure foundational knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 38.5 |
| 2025/26 | 39.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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