Red Barn Community Primary School
Linden Lea, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Red Barn Community Primary School is a primary school in Fareham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 16th of 20 primary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils at Red Barn receive an excellent education. The school has the highest expectations and aspirations for pupils, who make the most of the high-quality provision and rise to the challenge of the ambitious curriculum. This supports pupils to achieve extremely well across the curriculum. Consequently, pupils' published outcomes in mathematics and reading in 2023 at the end of key stage 2 were exceptional. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely strong and based on mutual respect. As a result, pupils behave impeccably well. They are attentive and enthusiastic in lessons. At lunchtimes, pupils benefit from choosing their own clubs, such as reading, or leading games themselves. Staff and pupils are on hand to help others, showing great empathy and kindness. There is a harmonious and caring atmosphere across the school, which means pupils are very happy and safe. Wider curriculum opportunities are planned carefully to enhance pupils' learning. Trips and visits reinforce different areas of the curriculum. Pupils are keen to represent their school in a variety of ways and proud to take up the exceptional leadership opportunities on offer. These include being young governors and science ambassadors. As a result, pupils work together to take ownership of their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 211
Schools near Red Barn Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northern Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Wicor Primary School | 0.4 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 | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leigh-ann Hunter
- Phone
- 01329288011
- Address
- Linden Lea, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8HJ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116079
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.