Herne Junior School
Petersfield, GU31 4BP · Hampshire · primary school
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102nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,752 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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.
Herne Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama, Creation Station Art, History, Junior Duke, Eco-Team, Service Child, and Interhouse clubs. Sports include football, netball, and a dedicated football squad. Music offers piano, violin, brass, choir, orchestra, and Rock Steady. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the Junior Duke programme involve for primary-aged children? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 437?
What Ofsted said about Herne Junior School
Overview
Herne Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "truly known as individuals" and feel "safe and nurtured." Leaders maintain high ambitions for pupils to become "effective global citizens," supported by a culture where bullying is rare and relationships are "positive and respectful."
Strengths
- The school’s ‘Harmony Values’ are "securely at the centre of the school’s work," fostering a shared understanding among staff and pupils.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with clearly set knowledge goals, resulting in strong achievement in subjects like art and design.
- Reading is a "real strength," with a "well-constructed programme" for phonics delivered by "highly trained staff" with precision.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of opportunities" for broader development, including museum visits and residential experiences that build independence.
- Staff feel valued and supported, with leaders ensuring they have time for tasks that "make the most difference to the pupils."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not yet securely embedded, and work does not always "deepen pupils’ understanding as extensively."
- The curriculum is "sometimes not adapted effectively" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Expectations for what all pupils can achieve are "not high enough" in some areas, such as mathematics, where challenging problem-solving activities are not routinely provided to all.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance" and highly effective training ensuring staff know how to respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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