Harefield Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harefield Primary School.

Southampton, SO185NZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
26 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Yeovil Chase
Southampton, SO185NZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139747
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Yeovil Chase, Southampton, SO18 5NZ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420 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
412
Free School Meals
43.0% (177 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
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
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
412 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Prepared Respectful Involved Determined Every day

UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Sian Carr describes Harefield as aspirational, safe and kind, with aims for all pupils to read with pace and comprehension by the end of Year 6, a well-planned curriculum, a welcoming community, and rights-based ethos guiding how staff, pupils and families engage with learning.

Facilities

KS2 playground new playground equipment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding is used to provide targeted support including the Little Wandle phonics scheme, access to Southampton Educational Psychology Service, Speech and Language support from the therapists at Speaking Space, a Family Support Worker, ELSAs (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) including Hamish and Milo, and a breakfast program funded by the National School Breakfast Scheme.

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