Velmead Junior School, Fleet
Velmead Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Fleet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 5 schools in Fleet with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Velmead Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Velmead Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 94% in maths).
Getting a place at Velmead 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 Velmead Junior School are Fleet Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Heatherside Junior School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 81% maths); Heatherside Infant School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and Tweseldown Infant School (1 mile, Good).
Fleet Infant SchoolHeatherside Junior SchoolHeatherside Infant SchoolTweseldown Infant School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (4.6%) received SEN support and 5 (1.3%) 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.
Velmead Junior School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 4 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fleet Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Montrose Close (w-bound), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Velmead Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Velmead Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Velmead Junior School are Court Moor School (0.9 miles) and Calthorpe Park School (1.6 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; 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 agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
30.8
KS2
12
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Velmead Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Velmead Junior School.
- CM Sports After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Cm Sports After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- SCL @ Fleet Infant SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- CM Sports After School Club960m away · Not yet graded
- SCL @ Heatherside Infant960m away · Not yet graded
- CM Sports After School Club960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Velmead Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Velmead 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
99%
Near capacity
383 pupils
384 places
1 spare place 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
5.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Velmead Junior School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 4 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
373
Total Pupils
208
Boys
165
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,803
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,023
Per pupil
£2044k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
390
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
Velmead Junior School
Questions parents ask about Velmead Junior School
What are SATs results like at Velmead Junior School?
Of the pupils at Velmead Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Velmead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Velmead Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Velmead Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Velmead 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 Velmead Junior School?
Velmead Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Velmead Junior School?
Classes at Velmead Junior School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 9 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Velmead Junior School?
Velmead Junior School has around 373 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Velmead Junior School have specialist SEN provision?
Velmead Junior School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 4 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Velmead Junior School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Velmead Junior School in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Velmead Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Velmead 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 Velmead 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), Cm Sports After School Club (registered, not yet graded) and SCL @ Fleet Infant School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Velmead Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Velmead Junior School?
Velmead Junior School is at Velmead Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)