Fareham Academy, Fareham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fareham Academy creates a warm, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for. The school excels at identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with well-trained staff providing effective support. Staff are committed to pupil wellbeing and offer a rich range of experiences including trips, cultural immersion days, and comprehensive careers guidance.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are actively managed
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities through trained staff and individualised plans
- Well-designed curriculum with logical knowledge progression and good subject knowledge among teachers
- Positive behaviour in lessons with clear routines and low disruption
- Comprehensive personal development programme including careers guidance, cultural learning, and extensive trips
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in national examinations is below expected levels, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Teaching is inconsistent across subjects - questioning and misconception checking need to improve
- Attendance rates are too low, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
- Impact of school improvement strategies is not yet evident
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
RAK days (cultural immersion activities), extensive trips focused on curriculum and enrichment, visits to further and higher education providers, careers advice and visiting speakers
Fareham Academy is a standalone academy with a hearing impaired provision. While the school has strong safeguarding practices and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, achievement in national examinations and overall teaching consistency need significant improvement.
At a Glance
29.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
38
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
888 pupils
900 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Fareham
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.7133%
Overall absence
28.0303%
Persistent absence
924
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Fareham Academy
Wallisdean Junior School
Wallisdean Infant School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Redlands Primary School
Ranvilles Junior School
Ranvilles Infant School
Heathfield Special School
Harrison Primary School
Uplands Primary School
Orchard Lea Infant School
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