Fernhurst Junior School

A good community school school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fernhurst Junior School.

Southsea, PO40AG Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Francis Avenue
Southsea, PO40AG
Phone
2392735998
Website
fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116221
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
Website
www.fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
360
Free School Meals
34.4% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
360 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together Towards Success"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Roberta Kirby welcomes visitors and describes Fernhurst as offering a rich and diverse curriculum that develops the whole child and prepares pupils for the next stage of education, with a focus on progressing ‘Together Towards Success’.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Pompey in the Community Football Club FunKidz Dance Club The Southern Academy of Martial Art Karate Club

Sports

Football Dance Karate

Facilities

ICT room School garden Community Lodge (Wraparound care)

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum is designed to be relevant, fun and stimulating across the whole school. We follow the Hampshire syllabus for RE ‘Living Difference IV’. Maths Overview – 2025/26 Literacy Overview – 2025/26 Year 3 Curriculum Map Year 4 Curriculum Map Year 5 Curriculum Map Year 6 Curriculum Map Curriculum Statement Year 3 Curriculum Map (docx) Year 4 Curriculum Map (docx) Year 5 Curriculum Map (docx) Year 6 Curriculum Map (docx) Our School Day timings: 08.45 Registration; 10.40–11.00 Break; 12.00–12.55 Lunch; 15.10 End of School Day PE DAYS – 2024/25: Year 3 – Monday and Wednesday; Year 4 – Tuesday and Thursday; Year 5 – Monday and Wednesday; Year 6 – Tuesday and Thursday

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Fernhurst offers on-site Breakfast Club and After School Club at the Community Lodge. Breakfast Club runs 7.00am–8.45am (on-site, on-site at Community Lodge) with sessions costing £5.00 including breakfast (email [email protected] for more information). Heidelbugs After School Club operates 3.00pm–5.45pm on school days; sessions cost £8.50 per day (rising to £10.00 per session from September 2025); includes a small snack; manager is Mrs Caroline Thompson; contact [email protected].

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