Kings Furlong Junior School
Basingstoke, RG21 8YJ · Hampshire · primary school
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268th 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 — 2.6/10 against 2,358 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Furlong Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Kings Furlong Junior School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, where they benefit from "high ambitions and expectations" and are "eager to share their knowledge." The report describes a "happy place to be" with "warm, mutually respectful relationships" and a culture where staff share expertise to drive continuous improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to a "well-sequenced curriculum" that sets out clear steps of knowledge, supported by staff with "strong subject knowledge."
- Reading is "prioritised highly," with effective catch-up activities helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- The school quickly identifies individual needs, ensuring adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "linked well to their individual needs."
- Attendance has improved, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, as the school checks attendance "rigorously" and acts "swiftly" when it dips.
- Staff value actions taken to help them "manage their workload and well-being," contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school does not check "what pupils know and understand well enough," meaning pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school must ensure systems are in place to check understanding so pupils can "build and connect knowledge over time."
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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