Northern Junior School
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northern Junior School is a primary school in Fareham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 13th of 20 primary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils thrive at this welcoming, friendly school. Staff and pupils smile often and greet visitors warmly. Pupils speak with pride about their school and all that they have learned. Staff understand their pupils well and develop genuine relationships. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of this school. Leaders have high expectations of achievement and behaviour. Pupils work hard to meet these. For instance, they behave well in lessons and around the school. Playtimes are social occasions where pupils have fun and look after each other. Pupils feel safe and well cared for because staff take the time to listen and resolve their worries. Pastoral support, including understanding why mental health is so important to learning, is a strength of the school. For example, pupils are taught thoughtfully about their emotions and feelings. Bullying or unkindness are uncommon, but staff take any concerns seriously and act swiftly when it happens. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed. Leaders believe deeply that inclusion and equality must be at the heart of their work. All pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported to do their best and participate fully in school life. As a result, confident pupils flourish socially and emotionally.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not used consistently well. As a result, leaders and teachers do not know how secure pupils' learning is or what they can remember. Leaders need to establish a clear approach to checking and closing the gaps in learning, so that pupils know and remember more across the school's curriculum.
- Pupils do not consistently secure their knowledge and skills in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. This means their understanding and achievement in mathematics is not as good as it could be. Leaders and governors should ensure that teachers fully implement the entire mathematics curriculum fully so that all pupils deepen their knowledge and skills in different mathematical concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Northern Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Red Barn Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
| Wicor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Castle Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| The Victory Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Rebecca Fullick / Grace Morley
- Phone
- 02392370613
- Address
- Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8DG
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115935
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.