Grange Junior School is a primary school in Gosport, serving pupils aged 7 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.

Grange Junior School currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 40.7% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.7%).

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: Grange Lane, Gosport, PO13 9RX
Website: http://www.grangejunior.com
Telephone: 02392581172
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kay Sadler
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116170

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 253
Number of Boys: 125
Number of Girls: 128

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.70%194
Other Black4.30%11
Caribbean4.30%11
Other Asian3.20%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%7
African2.00%5
Other Mixed2.00%5
Other White1.20%3
Chinese0.80%2
Indian0.80%2
Unclassified0.80%2
Irish0.40%1
White and Asian0.40%1
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Average (0.0)
Writing: Below Average (-1.4)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
53%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
1%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
102.3
Local authority average
102.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road , PO13 0UY
4out of 4 2,141 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grange Junior School
Grange Lane , PO13 9RX
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grange Infant School
Franklin Road , Rowner PO13 9TS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alver Valley Junior School
21 Falcon Meadows Way , Rowner PO13 8AA
3out of 4 848 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
21 Falcon Meadows Way , Rowner PO13 8AA
3out of 4 848 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowner Infant School
Copse Lane , Rowner PO13 0DH
3out of 4 931 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road , PO12 3BU
1out of 4 1,219 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Brune Park Community School
Military Road , PO12 3BU
- not rated 1,219 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Brune Park Community School
Military Road , PO12 3BU
- not rated 1,219 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN
2out of 4 1,731 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN
- not rated 1,731 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Vincent College
Mill Lane , PO12 4QA
- not rated 3,057 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Vincent College
Mill Lane , PO12 4QA
- not rated 3,065 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foxbury School
Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX
- not rated 1,824 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anne's School
13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU
- not rated 2,326 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anne's School
13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU
- not rated 2,326 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kent Road Education Service
Kent Road , Bridgemary PO13 0SP
- not rated 2,503 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
The Key Education Centre
Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG
3out of 4 2,666 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.