Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School

About Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School

Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School in Gosport is oversubscribed, with 295 pupils on roll against a capacity of 330, which suggests that local families are keen to secure a place. The school does not provide a parent recommendation percentage in its data, so it is not possible to report a specific satisfaction score from families. However, the combination of a Good Ofsted rating and oversubscription typically indicates that the school is well-regarded in the community. The school serves a notably diverse intake, with 35.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. This suggests the school is inclusive and supports a significant number of children from less advantaged backgrounds. The headteacher is C Hope, and the school is a Church of England state junior school for children aged 7 to 11, operating under the Hampshire local authority.

In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 52% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 8th out of 17 primary schools in Gosport, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate area. Nationally, it sits in the 75th percentile, meaning a quarter of schools perform better. The average scores in reading (103) and maths (102) are both slightly above the national benchmark of 100, but the proportion of pupils achieving a higher standard is low: just 4% reached the higher standard in all three subjects, and only 13% did so in maths. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in March 2024 rated the school Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This was consistent with its previous Good rating in 2018.

The school offers a library, art studios, a forest school, a sensory room, and a chapel, alongside playing fields and a gymnasium. Sports include athletics, swimming, gymnastics and dance, and clubs cover drama, choir and chess. For children with additional needs, the school has dedicated SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication issues, and physical disabilities. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, so it is strictly a junior school. Given its oversubscription, parents should apply early. Leesland is a good fit for families who value a Church of England ethos, want a school that is inclusive and supportive of a wide range of needs, and are comfortable with academic results that are broadly in line with the local average.

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