St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Abshot Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, PO14 4NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Fareham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 6th of 20 primary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2013, report published 29 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel happy and safe and say that their teachers make learning interesting. The ethos of 'living, loving, learning with thankfulness and hope' is interwoven through all school activities. Pupils recognise this, and they are extremely knowledgeable about these school values. Everyone has high aspirations for all pupils to achieve well in their learning. Pupils behave sensibly around the school and in class. Because they enjoy their lessons, pupils engage positively, participate with enthusiasm and achieve well across the whole curriculum. Pupils clearly enjoy the activities on offer at playtimes. They can participate in a basketball game, join in skipping games or appreciate spending time in the quiet area. Pupils say there is always something fun to do. A wealth of extra-curricular activities such as craft, choir and language clubs helps to develop pupils' interests and talents well. A distinctive, inclusive outlook characterises pupils' attitudes and their actions. Older pupils reflect maturely on the commitment they make to welcoming newcomers to the school. This is shown in the kindness given to pupils who join the school from other nations, or who are in the early stages of learning to speak English. New pupils are swiftly befriended to ensure that they feel part of the school community.
What the school should improve
- A variety of systems are currently used to record information about pupils. While these are well understood by leaders, they are not cohesive, meaning trends or important information about pupils could be missed. Leaders need to embed clear, streamlined processes to further the support they give to their pupils.
- The school is currently strengthening its support to help pupils explore and regulate their emotions. The new policy is helping pupils to be more self-aware and further develop their social and emotional skills. The school needs to continue to train and develop the expertise of the staff team so that this approach can be consistently embedded across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
339 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Locks Heath Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| West Hill Park School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Park Gate Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Josie Spooner
- Phone
- 01489573276
- Address
- Abshot Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, PO14 4NH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116297
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.