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Riders Junior School

Havant, PO9 4RYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,620
of 13,686 nationally

About Riders Junior School

Riders Junior School in Havant is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and its intake data tells a striking story. With 234 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is running at roughly 65% occupancy, which suggests it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 75.6%, a figure that is exceptionally high compared with the national average for primary schools, and indicates a catchment serving a community with significant economic disadvantage. Despite this spare capacity, the school does not appear to be oversubscribed based on the available data, which may reflect local demographic trends or parental preferences in the Havant area. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Ben Bourton. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in May 2024, rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, though leadership and management, as well as personal development, were both graded Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsclere Avenue, Havant, Havant, PO9 4RY
HeadteacherBen Bourton
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils234
Free School Meals (FSM)75.6%
School Capacity234 / 360 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketDanceFootballNetballGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubCodingScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders Junior School

Riders Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.