King's Academy Rowner
Gosport, PO13 0BN · Hampshire · primary school
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270th 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,292 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King's Academy Rowner overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Morning and an Indian Dance Workshop. Trips include visits to Butser Ancient Farm, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, a Mobile Planetarium, the BAE Roadshow, and Activities Week.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths? How does the school integrate the various educational trips into the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about King's Academy Rowner
Overview
Rowner Junior is described as a nurturing community where pupils feel supported and achieve well, underpinned by a strong sense of pride in ‘Team Rowner’. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering confident and articulate learners. While overall effectiveness is rated Good, personal development is judged Outstanding, reflecting the school’s impressive focus on well-being and character.
Strengths
- Leaders combine a ‘strong sense of nurture with high expectations’, creating strong relationships that help all pupils feel supported.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with a skilled SEND team ensuring a ‘highly personalised approach’ for those needing additional help.
- Leaders’ actions to develop pupils’ well-being and character are ‘impressive’, with strong systems to identify and support emotional needs.
- Pupils are ‘confident and articulate when presenting their opinions’, listening carefully and challenging views appropriately in debates.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with most staff trained in phonics and pupils enjoying a ‘well-stocked library’ and book swap trolley.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the curriculum is not fully developed, meaning essential knowledge is not always clear and pupils cannot always make links with previous learning.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, affecting their learning and well-being; leaders must ensure attendance strategies remain a high priority.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough staff training, well-organised records, and pupils who know how to identify risk and keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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