King's Academy Rowner, Gosport
King's Academy Rowner is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Gosport, part of King's Group Academies. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 16 schools in Gosport with published results, and 13,418th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Capacity
- 88% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
King's Academy Rowner in detail
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at King's Academy Rowner reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 53% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at King's Academy Rowner
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 King's Academy Rowner are Rowner Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Grange Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Grange Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Bedenham Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 46% reading, 50% maths).
King's Academy Rowner's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Rowner Infant SchoolGrange Infant SchoolGrange Junior SchoolBedenham Primary School
The trust
King's Academy Rowner is one of 15 schools run by King's Group Academies, an academy trust.
Who goes there
47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 39 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 17 (8.5%) 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.
Staffing
King's Academy Rowner had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fareham Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oakdene (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood King's Academy Rowner stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 218 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, King's Academy Rowner issued 16 suspensions, 7.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to King's Academy Rowner are Bridgemary School (0.6 miles), King's Academy Brune Park (0.6 miles) and Crofton School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
47.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 55% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 52% to 58% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with King's Academy Rowner
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near King's Academy Rowner.
- Rowner Infants Breakfast & After School Club170m away · Not yet graded
- Active8 Minds Rowner Infants Wraparound Care170m away · Not yet graded
- TJ's Club (Hampshire) Ltd Grange960m away · Not yet graded
- ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Grange Infant School960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to King's Academy Rowner from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. King's Academy Rowner 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
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 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
88%
Available places
212 pupils
240 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gosport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gosport
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
28.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
95
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,188
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,911
Per pupil
£1438k
Total funding
£152k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
218
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
King's Academy Rowner
Questions parents ask about King's Academy Rowner
What are SATs results like at King's Academy Rowner?
Of the pupils at King's Academy Rowner who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 55% did so in maths.
What is King's Academy Rowner's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Rowner was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for King's Academy Rowner?
No fixed boundary. When King's Academy Rowner is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at King's Academy Rowner?
King's Academy Rowner was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at King's Academy Rowner?
Classes at King's Academy Rowner average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to King's Academy Rowner?
King's Academy Rowner has around 199 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at King's Academy Rowner?
5.4% of sessions were missed at King's Academy Rowner in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to King's Academy Rowner?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming King's Academy Rowner 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 King's Academy Rowner have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of King's Academy Rowner: Rowner Infants Breakfast & After School Club (170m away, registered, not yet graded), Active8 Minds Rowner Infants Wraparound Care (170m away, registered, not yet graded) and TJ's Club (Hampshire) Ltd Grange (960m away, 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 King's Academy Rowner?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 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 King's Academy Rowner?
King's Academy Rowner is at Tichborne Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)