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Orchard Lea Junior School

Goodgraded 02/07/2024Ages 7–11223 pupilsDoes not apply
Fareham, PO15 6BJ
Hampshire

Orchard Lea Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Fareham, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/07/2024, Orchard Lea Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Fareham can view Orchard Lea Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Fareham (PO15 6BJ), Orchard Lea Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 02/07/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals26.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-22%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Fareham
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Orchard Lea Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 miLight Years School0.5 miSt Columba CE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Jude's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miUplands Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSouth Hampshire College Group1.0 mi
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