Wicor Primary School
Fareham, PO16 9DL · Hampshire · primary school
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150th 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 the 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Wicor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball, netball, rounders, rugby, cricket, yoga, swimming, dance, and residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits?
What Ofsted said about Wicor Primary School
Overview
Wicor Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious and well-structured curriculum that fosters curiosity, particularly through outdoor learning and nature-based activities. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and highly engaged in their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "woven together" to allow pupils to make "rich connections between subjects," such as linking geography and science.
- Pupils "excel in reading" due to diligent implementation of phonics programmes and exposure to "high-calibre books."
- Personal development is "exemplary," with a "rich array of opportunity" including clubs, performances, and outdoor learning that helps pupils become "well rounded, mature and resilient."
- Staff report "high levels of job satisfaction" and appreciate the "wide-ranging training" provided by school leaders.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is carefully considered and effectively in place.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure attendance improves, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, as persistent absence prevents them from fully benefiting from the curriculum.
- The school should ensure increased expectations for written communication provide sufficient practice to improve pupils’ accuracy and fluency in writing.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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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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