Purbrook Junior School, Waterlooville

Ofsted's report card from its 16 June 2026 inspection grades Purbrook Junior School on 6 areas: 5 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Attendance is prioritised by leaders and staff."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders have a clear and accurate understanding of the school's strengths and use this to drive continuous improvement."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a clear and ambitious approach to personal development."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils are generally well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to embed the recently developed teaching approaches to mathematics to ensure consistency of approach throughout the school".

In its own words: "Purbrook Junior School is a thriving, exciting and warm three-form entry junior school located in the town of Waterlooville. The school is surrounded by beautiful grounds which include a large playing field, a multi-purpose playground and a MUGA."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Purbrook Junior School, we believe every child should Dream Big and work hard to turn dreams into reality. Our vision is underpinned by three core values: Respect, Team, and Achieve-values that guide everything we do. We are incredibly proud that Ofsted (2022) described us as “a happy school” ."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, basketball, cross-country and karate.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:40am and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 11 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Purbrook Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

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).

The nearest other state primary schools to Purbrook Junior School are Purbrook Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Mill Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (0.6 miles).

Purbrook Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Bedhampton Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Grove (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 193 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Purbrook Junior School issued 5 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Purbrook Junior School are Crookhorn College (0.6 miles), Purbrook Park School (0.6 miles), Oaklands Catholic School (0.7 miles) and Springfield School (1.8 miles).