King's Academy Gomer is a primary school in Gosport, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

King's Academy Gomer currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 16.3% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Pyrford Close, Gosport, PO12 2RP
Website: https://kgagomer.uk/
Telephone: 02392524312
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Georgina Mulhall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144093

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 203
Number of Pupils: 239
Number of Boys: 115
Number of Girls: 124

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.70%212
African1.70%4
Indian1.70%4
Other White1.70%4
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
White and Asian1.30%3
Unclassified1.30%3
Other Mixed0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Other Asian0.40%1
Chinese0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)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 (1.0)
Writing: Below Average (-1.7)
Maths: Above Average (2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
53%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
102.3
Local authority average
102.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gomer Junior School
Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King's Academy Gomer
Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Gomer Infant School
Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP
- not rated 89 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School
The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS
3out of 4 821 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
Ashburton Road , Alverstoke PO12 2LH
3out of 4 1,173 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bay House School
Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP
- not rated 725 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP
- not rated 725 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road , PO12 3BU
1out of 4 2,281 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Brune Park Community School
Military Road , PO12 3BU
- not rated 2,282 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Brune Park Community School
Military Road , PO12 3BU
- not rated 2,282 yd Academy sponsor led 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 2,036 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Vincent College
Mill Lane , PO12 4QA
- not rated 2,036 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited
4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ
- not rated 1,427 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Marycourt School
27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ
- not rated 1,632 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oarsome Chance
The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA
- not rated 2,036 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.