Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Bluebell Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Fareham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 4th of 20 primary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 May 2015, report published 12 June 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils thrive in this friendly and purposeful school. They enjoy learning and attend well. The school is passionate that all pupils will achieve highly. Pupils benefit from the positive learning ethos, where they learn the importance of trying their best. Across classes, pupils work with purpose, grappling with challenging learning activities. They respond positively to the encouragement and high expectations of all staff. This supports pupils in developing self-confidence, learning with increasing independence and achieving well across the school. Through the school values, pupils learn about the importance of kind and considerate conduct. They demonstrate these values through their responsible and respectful behaviour across the school. All pupils benefit from the friendly, close community and warm relationships with staff. New arrivals are warmly welcomed and quickly feel part of the school. They describe the school as being like a 'family'. The school strongly promotes participation. Pupils eagerly attend clubs and take part in sporting activities. They value the new experiences provided by trips, including residentials. They happily share their memories of adventurous activities gained through these. Successes are championed. Pupils are proud to have their efforts recognised through stickers and certificates in weekly celebration assemblies.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

34 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

469 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals21.1%

21.1%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.9%

20.9%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whiteley Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
Park Gate Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good51% met the expected standard
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard76% met the expected standard
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Columba CE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Tim Clarke
Address
Bluebell Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7QE
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
139548

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.