Liss Junior School
Liss, GU33 7LQ · Hampshire · primary school
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134th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 2,338 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Liss Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the coming term?
What Ofsted said about Liss Junior School
Overview
Liss Junior School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with all key judgement areas also rated ‘Good’. The report describes a calm, friendly community where pupils develop ‘can-do’ attitudes and increasing independence through high expectations and a purposeful approach to learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘considerate and respectful’ behaviour, following well-established routines that support productive learning and collaborative problem-solving.
- Teachers possess ‘secure’ subject knowledge, using clear explanations and probing questions to promptly correct misunderstandings and adapt activities for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ with careful organisation of knowledge, particularly in core subjects where previous learning is revisited frequently to aid retention.
- There is a ‘well-considered approach to reading’, including targeted daily phonics for struggling pupils and opportunities to read diverse, complex texts.
- Governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’, while staff feel valued and appreciate actions taken to keep workloads manageable.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not revisit previous learning systematically, causing them to struggle to explain important concepts already taught.
- Subject-specific vocabulary is not always explicitly taught in some foundation subjects, meaning some pupils do not understand the meaning of important words.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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