Hart Plain Junior School
Waterlooville, PO8 8SA · Hampshire · primary school
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276th 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 — 2.9/10 against 1,059 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hart Plain Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A further 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Xplorers and kickboxing, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 literacy? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hart Plain Junior School
Overview
Hart Plain Junior School requires improvement in the quality of education, but excels in behaviour and attitudes, and personal development. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well, but too many pupils have not acquired the reading and mathematics knowledge they need to be ready for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils value the strong pastoral support they receive at this school.
- Pupils learn how to keep safe when online and important road safety skills they need when out in the community.
- Support for pupils’ personal development is a strength, with pupils learning knowledge and skills they need for life in modern Britain.
- Pupils behave well, with the school calm and purposeful, and pupils appreciating the consistent and thoughtful approach to managing behaviour.
- Pupils relish making a difference to the school, helping to decide on changes to school meals and improving football safety at playtimes.
Areas to improve
- The school's approach to teaching early reading is not as effective as it needs to be, with too many pupils, including some disadvantaged pupils, not receiving the support they need to catch up quickly with their peers.
- In many subjects, the curriculum is not yet effectively sequenced and lacks clarity about exactly what should be taught and when.
- The school has not ensured that teachers’ subject and pedagogical knowledge are consistently strong, with too often the work given to pupils not enabling them to develop a detailed understanding of the curriculum and demonstrate what they know and can do.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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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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