Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
Gosport, PO12 3QF · Hampshire · primary school
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245th 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,673 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Funkidz Dance Club and Rock Steady. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 258 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 are included in the Rock Steady club?
What Ofsted said about Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
Overview
The inspection judged the school as ‘Good’ across all categories, noting that pupils are ‘well cared for’ within a community underpinned by values of ‘love, grace and respect’. The school delivers a ‘rich curriculum’ that enables pupils to make connections between topics, resulting in effective learning and high achievement. Strong relationships and robust support systems ensure pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop leadership skills.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘learn effectively and achieve well’, supported by teachers who ‘explain information clearly’ and break learning into ‘manageable steps’.
- The curriculum is designed to help pupils ‘remember and use knowledge and skills well’, with clear links between subjects such as history and writing.
- Reading is prioritised with ‘carefully considered strategies’, including a ‘well-structured programme’ for phonics, ensuring most pupils read with ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported effectively to access the curriculum and achieve well’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils understanding ‘tolerance’, ‘healthy relationships’, and how to ‘stay safe online’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ knowledge of ensuring pupils ‘remember more over time’ is ‘not as strong as it could be’, requiring improved expertise to help pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
- ‘Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough’, leading to gaps in understanding; the school must strengthen actions to reduce absence.
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 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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