Wallisdean Junior School

About Wallisdean Junior School

Wallisdean Junior School in Fareham is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and the numbers suggest it is a school that local families are actively choosing. The school has capacity for 240 pupils but currently enrols 218, meaning it is not oversubscribed, which could make it a more accessible option for families who may struggle to secure a place at more competitive local primaries. On the parent-experience front, the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and quality of education. This represents a clear improvement from the previous inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. The school also reports that 33.9% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably above the national average and suggests a genuinely inclusive intake.

Academically, Wallisdean’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 48%, which is below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. In the Fareham local authority ranking, the school sits 21st out of 22 schools, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 77% in writing, and 59% in maths. At the higher standard, 21% achieved it in reading, 11% in maths, and 9% in writing. The average scaled scores were 103 in reading and 100 in maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds, but the raw attainment figures suggest that while writing is a relative strength, maths and the combined measure lag behind the local norm.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, sensory room, playing fields, art studios and music rooms, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, tennis, dance, football, cricket and athletics, and there are clubs such as film, chess and gardening. For children with additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions address moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Redlands Primary School, 1.1 km away, which may be a consideration for families weighing their options. Wallisdean Junior School is likely to suit families who value a school that has demonstrably improved its Ofsted rating, serves a diverse pupil body, and offers a broad range of enrichment activities, even if its academic outcomes are not the highest in the area.

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