Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9DL · Hampshire · primary school
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275th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,880 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made in maths since the last report? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a clear vision and an inclusive culture that supports pupils’ academic and personal development. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and enthusiastic about their learning, with outcomes broadly in line with national averages. The inspection highlights strong leadership, effective support for pupils with special educational needs, and a positive environment where staff are proud to work.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed an "ambitious and appropriate" curriculum that is inclusive and caters for individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- There have been "notable successes in pupils' achievement with their writing," with disadvantaged pupils performing above the national average in this area.
- Staff provide "timely and collaborative" wellbeing support, and pupils feel safe, trusting adults to help when they have worries.
- The school promotes an "inclusive culture rooted in high expectations," ensuring pupils with additional needs participate meaningfully alongside peers.
- Leaders work constructively with families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and learning, responding with "proportionate, well-considered actions."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to refine the approach to handwriting, as the teaching of this aspect is "not consistently high quality" and some pupils do not develop their ability to write as well as they could.
- Leaders should embed strategies to raise the proportion of pupils achieving higher standards by the end of key stage 2, ensuring those ready to move on are provided with "meaningful opportunities."
- Leaders should further embed recent changes to the behaviour policy, ensuring "continuing clear communication with all stakeholders" so pupils and parents understand procedures.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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