Velmead Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Velmead Road, Fleet, GU52 7LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Velmead Junior School is a primary school in Fleet for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 2nd of 5 primary schools in Fleet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2013, report published 1 February 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Pupils thrive at Velmead Junior School. They are expected to achieve highly and make a positive contribution. They have a say in the extra opportunities on offer. As a result, they are proud to share their projects. This includes bug boxes in the school grounds, as part of their eco-committee work. At social times, pupils play together and get involved with a wide range of activities. Sports leaders organise games so that everyone is included. Pupils enjoy the 'In-Out club' where they can draw and read. Pupils live the school values. They want to achieve their STEPY (Sorry, Thank you, Excuse me, Please, You're welcome) and Velmead Values badges, which they wear with pride. They encourage each other to do well. Bullying is not a concern here. Pupils know if it happens, adults will help them. Pupils feel safe in school. They can confidently explain how the school teaches them to keep safe in the local community and when online. Pupils relish learning and are eager to talk about their school day. All pupils enjoy learning to play a musical instrument. Year 6 are confident, enthusiastic singers and ukulele players, who appreciate the opportunities to perform to different audiences.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, leaders and teachers are not using the assessment information they have to refine and adapt the curriculum. As a result, the activities and work pupils are asked to complete do not always support them to achieve as highly as they could. Leaders should continue to review how teachers use the assessment information they have to support further curriculum adaptations and development.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

95 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths28%

28%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 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

373 pupils on roll, with places for 376

Eligible for free school meals7.8%

7.8%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.6%

12.6%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.6%

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

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Velmead Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fleet Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Heatherside Junior School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding69% met the expected standard
Heatherside Infant School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Tweseldown Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Church Crookham Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good67% 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
Mr Andy Howard
Address
Velmead Road, Fleet, GU52 7LG
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
116054

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.