Heatherside Junior School, Fleet
Heatherside Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Fleet. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Fleet with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Capacity
- 98% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heatherside Junior School in detail
Heatherside Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a large, successful Junior school in the heart of Fleet; we are a short walk from the town but have fantastic grounds and are bordered by the Basingstoke Canal. We share our site with Heatherside Infants and we work closely in partnership with them, with lots of opportunities for children, staff and parents to collaborate."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Heatherside Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Heatherside Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heatherside Junior School are Heatherside Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Velmead Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 94% maths); Fleet Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 68% maths).
Heatherside Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Heatherside Infant SchoolVelmead Junior SchoolFleet Infant SchoolAll Saints Church of England Aided Junior School
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Heatherside Junior School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 79% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (79%).
Who goes there
8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 39 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 6 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fleet Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heatherside School (nw-bound), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Heatherside Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Heatherside Junior School are Court Moor School (0.4 miles) and Calthorpe Park School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every child thrives academically and personally. Pupils develop strong character, resilience, and independence through rich leadership opportunities and an expertly delivered personal development curriculum. The school's commitment to reading, combined with skilled pastoral support for pupils who need it, ensures all children - including those with additional needs - succeed and feel valued.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes, with joyful playgrounds and lunch halls where pupils show kindness to one another
- Exceptional personal development provision, including well-developed PSHE curriculum and numerous leadership opportunities
- Highly effective reading programme with early intervention support, resulting in fluent and confident readers who love books
- Outstanding inclusion for pupils with SEND, who receive modified teaching and resources to access the full curriculum successfully
- Strong pastoral support through the 'Amethyst Room', helping pupils manage their feelings and promoting high attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Further refinement needed in the detailed knowledge curriculum for some subject areas to help pupils build deeper understanding and build on prior knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, cultural clubs, creative clubs, before- and after-school care
Heatherside Junior School is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well. The school provides a nurturing environment with high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
110 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.7
Avg class size
31.7
KS2
12
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Heatherside Junior School
Marvellous Macbeth!
1 Oct 2026
Evacuee Day
11 Sep 2026
Around the world week!
17 Aug 2026
Sunshine at Osmington Bay!
28 Apr 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heatherside Junior School.
- CM Sports After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- SCL @ Heatherside InfantAt the school · Not yet graded
- CM Sports After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heatherside Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heatherside Junior School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
381 pupils
390 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Fleet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fleet
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
380
Total Pupils
195
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,406
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,023
Per pupil
£2043k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.6%
Overall absence
1.0%
Persistent absence
387
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Heatherside Junior School
Questions parents ask about Heatherside Junior School
What are SATs results like at Heatherside Junior School?
Of the pupils at Heatherside Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Heatherside Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Heatherside Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Heatherside Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Heatherside Junior School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Heatherside Junior School?
Heatherside Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Heatherside Junior School?
Classes at Heatherside Junior School average 31.7 pupils (2025/26). 11 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Heatherside Junior School?
Heatherside Junior School has around 380 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Heatherside Junior School?
2.6% of sessions were missed at Heatherside Junior School in 2024/25. 1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heatherside Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Heatherside Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Heatherside Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: CM Sports After School Club (registered, not yet graded), SCL @ Heatherside Infant (registered, not yet graded) and CM Sports After School Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Heatherside Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heatherside Junior School?
Heatherside Junior School is at Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7TH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)