Whiteley Primary School
Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whiteley Primary School is a primary school in Fareham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 3rd of 20 primary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 12 September 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 9 July 2024
Pupils understand the school's aspirational, inclusive ethos profoundly well. Pupils talk about and model values such as resilience with exceptional consideration for staff and each other. Pupils are very respectful and welcoming. They have a deep understanding of diversity and protected characteristics. Pupils genuinely care for others in the school community and beyond. Pupils' attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils thrive through many opportunities which broaden their talents and interests. They develop the confidence to perform and share their love of music and the arts with others. The school often takes a lead role at musical events and music provision is a particular strength. Pupils learn to play instruments, such as the flute and the violin, and participate in regular singing activities which start at the beginning of the early years. Pupils are very proud of their school. Pupils achieve exceptionally high standards. The school is unwavering in its support for every pupil and the aim for all of them to achieve successfully. Disadvantaged pupils, in particular, benefit from the ambitious curriculum and thoughtful adaptations that help them to learn very securely. The school works really hard to make sure all pupils succeed. Pupils are prepared for their next stages of education thoroughly well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
630 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Whiteley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Park Gate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sarisbury Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% 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 Lesley Pennington
- Phone
- 01489881601
- Address
- Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 131420
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.