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Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School

Havant, PO9 5PEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#7,652
of 13,686 nationally

About Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School

Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School in Havant is a state primary that currently teaches 293 pupils, operating just below its official capacity of 315. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 71.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national average of around 23% for primary schools. This context makes the school's intake profile distinctive within Hampshire. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 46 applications for 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those, 24 were first-preference applications, and all 24 received an offer. This suggests that local families who want a place here are often successful, but the school is clearly a popular choice among those who prioritise it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressProspect Lane, Havant, Havant, PO9 5PE
HeadteacherMichael Elsen
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils293
Free School Meals (FSM)71.7%
School Capacity293 / 315 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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