Barncroft Primary School is a primary school in Havant, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Barncroft Primary School currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Park Lane, Havant, PO9 3HN
Website: www.barncroftprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 02392482331
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sara Petipher
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 136078

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/03/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 444
Number of Pupils: 445
Number of Boys: 218
Number of Girls: 227

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 25.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.40%389
Other White2.20%10
White and Black African2.20%10
Unclassified1.60%7
Indian1.30%6
White and Asian1.30%6
African1.10%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%5
Other Asian0.70%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-5.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-7.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
20%
Town average
50%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
97.0
Town average
102.0
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barncroft Primary School
Park Lane , PO9 3HN
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Barncroft Infant School
Barncroft Way , Leigh Park PO9 3AG
- not rated 164 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barncroft Junior School
Barncroft Way , Bedhampton PO9 3AG
- not rated 181 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Hooks Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3DR
3out of 4 506 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bidbury Infant School
Fraser Road , Bedhampton PO9 3EF
- not rated 764 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP
- not rated 894 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morelands Middle School
Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL
- not rated 2,535 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Community School
Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU
3out of 4 889 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW
- not rated 1,833 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW
3out of 4 1,833 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD
- not rated 2,006 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Warblington School
Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR
2out of 4 2,591 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Havant College
New Road , PO9 1QL
- not rated 1,100 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Havant and South Downs College
College Road , PO7 8AA
- not rated 1,672 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Solent Education Trust
106 Park Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3HN
- not rated 63 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands Education Centre
Park House Farm Way , PO9 4AJ
- not rated 876 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prospect School
Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ
- not rated 1,449 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS
- not rated 1,618 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD
3out of 4 2,038 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.