Bordon Junior School

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Bordon Junior School has been rated Good overall by Ofsted following its November 2022 inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The inspection report highlights personal development as Outstanding, the highest possible grade, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received Good ratings. On the most informative exam metric available, Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show that 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This places the school below the Hampshire local authority average of 61% and ranks it 27th out of 31 primary schools in East Hampshire. Nationally, it sits in the bottom half of schools, at the 82nd percentile. The school's ranking score of 48 reflects this performance, with top local peers like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School scoring 100.

Looking deeper into the KS2 results, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story. In reading, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard with an average score of 103, while 23% achieved the higher standard. Maths saw 69% at expected level, also with an average score of 103, and 19% reached the higher standard. Writing had 66% at expected level but only 5% at the higher standard. The combined expected standard of 48% is notably below the LA average, though the school's progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data. With 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage compared to many local primaries. The Ofsted report noted Outstanding personal development, suggesting the school places strong emphasis on character and wellbeing alongside academic learning.

Bordon Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, with 253 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, meaning it is slightly oversubscribed. Facilities include a library, outdoor playground, playing fields, music rooms, a sensory room, forest school, dining hall, art studios and a chapel. Sports offered are netball, cross country, dance, football and rounders, while clubs include drama, choir and book club. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. This breadth of support makes it a practical choice for families whose children need additional help within a mainstream setting. The headteacher is Chris James. Given its academic results, this school may suit families who prioritise personal development and a supportive environment over top-tier exam outcomes.

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