Ranvilles Junior School
93%
Capacity
247
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Ranvilles Junior School
Parents considering Ranvilles Junior School will find a strong vote of confidence from current families: 87% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey said they would recommend the school, based on 82 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is oversubscribed, with 247 pupils on roll against a capacity of 267, suggesting it is a popular choice in Fareham. The parent feedback is particularly positive on happiness and safety, with 57% strongly agreeing their child is happy and 68% strongly agreeing their child feels safe. However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: among the 21% of respondents with a child receiving special educational needs provision, only 18% strongly agreed the school gives the right support, while 29% disagreed and 18% strongly disagreed. This is a notable signal for families whose children have identified needs.
Academically, Ranvilles Junior School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent graded inspection in 2015 and maintained in an ungraded inspection in October 2024. At Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. The school's average scores in reading and maths both sit at 102, and the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 5%. In Fareham, the school ranks 19th out of 22 primary schools on this combined measure, placing it in the bottom half nationally. That said, individual subject results show some variation: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, compared with 67% in maths and 62% in reading, suggesting writing is a relative strength.
The school offers a decent range of facilities for a junior school, including a sports hall, playing fields, a library, music rooms and a forest school area. Clubs include film club, drama, chess and choir, and sports provision covers gymnastics, dance, athletics, swimming, tennis and netball. The school's SEND register covers specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families who value a strong sense of community and a school where most children feel safe and happy, Ranvilles Junior School appears to deliver. However, the below-average KS2 outcomes and the mixed parent feedback on SEND support mean it may not be the best fit for families prioritising top academic results or those with children who have more complex special educational needs.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oldbury Way, Fareham, Fareham, PO14 3BN |
| Headteacher | Angela Williams |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 247 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 247 / 267 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10112th of 13,686
Nationally
1514th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 22
In Fareham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
82 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: ranvillesjuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.1%
- Mixed4.0%
- White (other)2.4%
- Asian2.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Oldbury Way, Fareham
Fareham, PO14 3BN
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