Red Barn Community Primary School, Fareham

In its own words: "The school has 8 large airy classrooms which are well resourced to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum. There is a well-stocked library and children are trained to use the books sensibly and independently. The library area also includes tables where children can work independently or in small guided groups."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Red Barn Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the very best for each and every child, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our unique, child-centered approach to learning is guided by our core values: Teamwork, Creativity, Perseverance, Engagement, Resilience, and Independence."

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Red Barn Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Red Barn Community Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Red Barn Community Primary School are Northern Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 75% maths); Northern Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Wicor Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 85% maths); and Castle Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Red Barn Community Primary School.

11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).

The nearest railway station is Portchester Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Linden Lea Shops (w-bound), 100 metres away.

In 2024/25, Red Barn Community Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 6.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Red Barn Community Primary School are Portchester Community School (0.6 miles), Castle View Academy (1 mile) and Cams Hill School (1.1 miles).