Wickham Church of England Primary School, Fareham

Ofsted's report card from its 10 March 2026 inspection grades Wickham Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 6 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 broadly in line with the national average, with persistent absence consistently declining year upon year."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have constructed a curriculum that is ambitious and appropriate for the school's context."

Early years - Strong standard. "Children in the early years get off to a positive start."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders identify pupils' needs precisely, accurately and at the earliest opportunity."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders have a precise and well-evidenced understanding of the school's strengths and priorities."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Personal development and wellbeing are deeply embedded in the school's culture."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils typically make secure progress through the curriculum."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to embed strategies to help all pupils achieve their best possible outcomes, raising the proportion of pupils achieving higher standards".

In its own words: "Wickham Primary School is a very special place, with its own unique sense of community and I am very proud to be the headteacher. Each child is valued as an individual and their talents and strengths are recognised, celebrated and developed further."

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Wickham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 62% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Wickham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wickham Church of England Primary School are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 61% reading, 52% maths); Newtown Soberton Infant School (2.5 miles, Good); Orchard Lea Junior School (2.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Orchard Lea Infant School (2.8 miles, Requires improvement).

Wickham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wickham Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (94%).

4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Black (6%).

Wickham Church of England Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Botley Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Surgery (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

In 2024/25, Wickham Church of England Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.