Harrison Primary School
Fareham, PO16 7EQ · Hampshire · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.6/10 against 4,279 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harrison Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club, play football, netball, cheerleading, gymnastics, or run, and there is an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Harrison Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that is “highly ambitious” and provides a “very high-quality education” for all pupils. It highlights an ethos underpinned by the ‘Harrison Learning Tree’ which supports pupils to achieve their best both academically and pastorally, resulting in an environment where children “flourish.”
Strengths
- Pupils receive an “excellent start to school life” with high-quality early years provision that continues throughout the school.
- Staff ensure the curriculum is “engaging and effective,” allowing pupils to learn well across the full range of subjects, including strong achievement in mathematics.
- Reading is taught expertly, with staff ensuring all pupils “learn to read well and develop a love for reading.”
- Pupils display “excellent” behaviour, conducting themselves well with “high levels of self-control” and demonstrating values such as collaboration and respect.
- Leadership is “very strong” at all levels, with dedicated staff and governors working diligently to raise achievement further.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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