St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Fareham, PO14 4NH · Hampshire · primary school
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96th 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 — 6.1/10 against 4,254 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary 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%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 339 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and engaged in learning. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high aspirations for all pupils, supported by a broad curriculum and a distinctive ethos of ‘living, loving, learning with thankfulness and hope’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘broad and ambitious’, with skills and knowledge ‘clearly identified’ and ‘carefully sequenced’ from Reception to Year 6.
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and explicitly teach subject-specific vocabulary, enabling pupils to ‘build on their learning and achieve well’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘identified accurately’ and ‘consistently well supported to access the curriculum’.
- Early years provision helps children settle happily, with a ‘sharp focus on developing children’s vocabulary’ and effective phonics teaching.
- The school fosters a ‘distinctive, inclusive outlook’, where older pupils act as positive role models and newcomers are ‘swiftly befriended’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed ‘clear, streamlined processes’ for recording pupil information, as current systems are not cohesive enough to identify trends.
- The school needs to continue training staff to ensure consistent support for pupils’ social and emotional development across all classes.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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
—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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