Peel Common Primary School is a primary school in Gosport, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Peel Common Primary School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 15.5% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Drive, Gosport, PO13 0QD |
| Website: | www.peelcommonjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01329281206 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe Dudley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116175 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 200 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.00% | 172 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Common Primary School The Drive , Rowner PO13 0QD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit The Drive , PO13 0QD | - not rated | 88 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Infants' School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Junior School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Road Education Service Kent Road , Bridgemary PO13 0SP | - not rated | 904 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxbury School Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Fareham PO14 2EF | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.