Ranvilles Junior School, Fareham
Ranvilles Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Fareham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 20 schools in Fareham with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 90% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ranvilles Junior School in detail
Ranvilles Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "The part of the bee you see represents who we are now… the part that is hidden represents the next chapters of our lives."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a happy and special place to learn. Our motto, Be you…Explore…Excel! underpins the importance we place on securing our vision Authentic Values | Ambitious Spirits. We practise and develop school values known as Ranvilles STARS ! We believe learners are STARS in the making and we focus on learning and living by our school values."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Ranvilles Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ranvilles 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 Ranvilles Junior School are Ranvilles Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); St Jude's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 79% maths); Wallisdean Infant School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); and Wallisdean Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 75% maths).
Ranvilles Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Ranvilles Infant SchoolSt Jude's Catholic Primary SchoolWallisdean Infant SchoolWallisdean Junior School
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ranvilles Junior School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).
Who goes there
5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fareham Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oldbury Way (n-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ranvilles Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 134 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. 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, Ranvilles Junior School issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ranvilles Junior School are Fareham Academy (0.8 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (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); 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The words of the parent who shared that 'my children have grown both academically and as people' capture perfectly what Ranvilles is all about. Everything is centred on pupils 'learning today for the challenges of tomorrow'. Well-thought-through subject pathways underpin and build their learning as they move up through the school. Over time, pupils gain important knowledge and skills across the full curriculum.
A multi-faceted approach develops pupils into mature, confident and responsible young citizens. They live up to the commitment to 'behave considerately, communicate respectfully and work hard'. Recently appointed pupil leaders take their roles and contributions to school life seriously. The deliberate interweaving of the 'STARS' values and 'EPIC' learning habits nurtures the attitudes and attributes that pupils need to succeed academically and in the wider world. Half-termly 'big debates' encourage them to be reflective and open-minded as they consider some ambitious philosophical topics about their place in the world.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's relentless focus on 'it could be even better' sits at the heart of pupils' academic and personal accomplishments. Leaders are forensic in their analysis of what works well and clear about what could be refined further. They are discerning in drawing on research and strong practice elsewhere. Any changes are well considered.
Collaborative working with staff means new approaches are trialled first, adapted as needed and only adopted if they are proven to be in the pupils' best interests.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
21.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 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 62% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
30.9
KS2
7
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ranvilles Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ranvilles Junior School.
- Let Us Play SchemeAt 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 Ranvilles Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ranvilles 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
4 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
90%
Near capacity
242 pupils
268 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fareham
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
22.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
243
Total Pupils
117
Boys
126
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,439
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,253
Per pupil
£1402k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
251
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
Ranvilles Junior School
Questions parents ask about Ranvilles Junior School
What are SATs results like at Ranvilles Junior School?
Of the pupils at Ranvilles Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Ranvilles Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ranvilles Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ranvilles Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Ranvilles 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 Ranvilles Junior School?
Ranvilles Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 268 places.
How big are the classes at Ranvilles Junior School?
Classes at Ranvilles Junior School average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ranvilles Junior School?
Ranvilles Junior School has around 243 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ranvilles Junior School?
4% of sessions were missed at Ranvilles Junior School in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ranvilles Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Ranvilles 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 Ranvilles Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Let Us Play Scheme (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 Ranvilles Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 4 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 Ranvilles Junior School?
Ranvilles Junior School is at Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)