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Northern Junior School

Fareham, PO16 8DGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,025
of 13,686 nationally

About Northern Junior School

Northern Junior School is a state primary in Fareham, within the Hampshire local authority, catering for children aged 7 to 11. Among the 425 primary schools in the county, it sits at rank 169, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area include Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, and St Faith's Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the local ranking metric. For families looking at nearby alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Red Barn Community Primary School, just 0.3 kilometres away. Northern Junior School itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, the latest taking place in 2023. With 222 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is not oversubscribed, which may offer some reassurance to parents navigating the local admissions process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRichmond Rise, Fareham, Fareham, PO16 8DG
HeadteacherG Morley
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity222 / 240 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketTennisRoundersDanceFootballAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: northernfederation.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Junior School

Northern Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.