Grange Junior School
Gosport, PO13 9RX · Hampshire · primary school
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210th 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 — 4.0/10 against 1,571 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grange Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Multi-Sports and Running Club, participate in the Choir In The Community and L2M, and perform in the Christmas Carol Service and Annual School Talent Show. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 249 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Multi-Sports club? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Grange Junior School
Overview
Grange Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by strong relationships and a caring environment where pupils are polite and respectful. Leaders have designed a broad curriculum that effectively builds on previous learning, with particular success in mathematics and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Relationships are strong, with pupils feeling safe and bullying being rare and dealt with promptly.
- The curriculum is broad and well-structured, enabling teachers to fill knowledge gaps and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with staff using strong subject knowledge to help pupils make links between concepts and address misconceptions.
- Reading is a priority, with pupils learning to interpret texts and use inference skills, although this is noted as an area for development for some.
- Personal development is well planned, including initiatives like ‘Great Grange Citizen’ week to reinforce British values and widen pupils’ horizons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure a systematic phonics programme is in place and that all staff are trained to teach it, to support the small number of pupils who have not learned to read.
- Leaders need to develop further strategies to ensure that a small group of persistently absent pupils attend regularly, as this adversely impacts their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained and vigilant, although administrative errors around staff checks were identified and addressed promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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