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Herne Junior School

Primary · Community school · Petersfield, GU31 4BP

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,471 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Herne Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2013

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
Ages7 to 11
Pupils437
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Susan Sayers
Local authorityHampshire
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115940.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire63%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.16%, better than England, better than Hampshire9%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, similar to England, similar to Hampshire106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, better than Hampshire104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Hampshire105105
Expected standard in reading75%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire76%76%
Expected standard in writing71%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire74%73%
Expected standard in maths73%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire74%75%
Pupils taking tests119--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils437
Girls215
Boys222
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.18.1%
First language not English6.6%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.480
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.9%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.60
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.18
Average class size29.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
84.4%
Other White
5%
Indian
3.4%
White and Asian
2.7%
White and Black African
1.1%
Irish
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean
0.5%
Other mixed
0.5%
African
0.5%
Other ethnic group
0.5%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11.2
Teachers (FTE)20.9
Teaching assistants (FTE)17.95
Support staff (FTE)28.47
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2521.5
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2514.8
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/253
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253.7

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Overall absence4.8%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire4.5%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.9.2%, better than England, similar to Hampshire10.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.1%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate6.1%
Pupils with one or more suspensions2.4%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Herne Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableChurcher's CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimarySheet Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryPetersfield Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryThe Petersfield SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.1 miNot applicableBedales SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miPrimarySteep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Herne Junior School

What is Herne Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Herne Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jan 2013.

How does Herne Junior School rank in England?

Herne Junior School ranks 7,471 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Herne Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 64% of pupils at Herne Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Herne Junior School?

Herne Junior School has 437 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Herne Junior School?

Herne Junior School had 480 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Herne Junior School?

At Herne Junior School, the average class had 29.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.9 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Herne Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Herne Junior School missed 4.8% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 9.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.