Orchard Lea Junior School
Fareham, PO15 6BJ · Hampshire · primary school
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76th 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,634 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard Lea Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Gymnastics, Sama Karate, Brownies, Big Mouth, Art Club, The Rock Project, Recorder Club, and Hampshire Youth Orchestra. Sports options include Super star sports, CM Sports, and Pompey in the community. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 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 who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the "Pompey in the community" programme?
What Ofsted said about Orchard Lea Junior School
Overview
New leadership has brought "vision, high expectations and stability" to the school, resulting in pupils who are "happy and enthusiastic" and "learning well." The report highlights significant improvements in teaching quality, particularly in reading, and notes that pupils behave well and feel safe within a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent manners" and engage in learning with "vigour," showing resilience and care for their environment.
- The teaching of reading has been "transformed," with staff checking for gaps "forensically" and providing "well-tailored provision" for those needing support.
- The curriculum is "broad" and "well considered," with "well-considered adaptations" ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well.
- Staff are "fully supportive of leaders" and appreciate the training and consideration for their well-being during this period of change.
- Pupils have a "strong understanding of equality and tolerance," showing "great respect" for each other and their differing needs.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue identifying and addressing "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" in some foundation subjects caused by past underachievement, so pupils can "connect their new learning to secure past learning well."
- Leaders should implement effective processes to help pupils "remember key knowledge over time" in subjects where retrieval systems are still developing.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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