Whiteley Primary School

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

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

630 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals9.8%

9.8%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.6%

11.6%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whiteley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Park Gate Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good51% met the expected standard
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding69% met the expected standard
Sarisbury Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good69% 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
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.