Red Barn Community Primary School

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

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll, with places for 211

Eligible for free school meals11.7%

11.7%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.7%

9.7%, 11.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.4%

20.4%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Red Barn Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Northern Infant School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Northern Junior School0.2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Wicor Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Castle Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
The Victory Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding63% 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
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.