Fernhurst Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Address | Francis Avenue, PO4 0AG |
| School Website | www.fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 2392735998 |
| URN | 116221 |
School Census
| Total | 353 |
| Girls/Boys | 190/163 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.8%/46.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 122 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2017 | Good |
| 27/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Devonshire Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Francis Avenue, , PO4 0AG
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 1-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bramble Road, , PO4 0DT
Wimborne Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wimborne Road, , PO4 8DE
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lincoln Road, , PO1 5BG
Cumberland Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Methuen Road, , PO4 9HJ
Craneswater Junior School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Ronan's Road, , PO4 0PX
Southsea Infant School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, PO5 2SR
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Somers Road, , PO5 4LS