How many pupils does Elson Junior School have?

Elson Junior School has 313 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Elson Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Elson Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).

How does Elson Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Elson Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Elson Junior School?

Elson Junior School is located at Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX.

Elson Junior School

Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX

Good

Inspected 29 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

313

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Elson Junior School

Elson Junior School is a community school in Gosport, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 313 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 313 / 360 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.7%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

16.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

12.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

11.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£45,378

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,744 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,792

Spend per pupil

£6,069

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX
Phone: 02392583754
Headteacher: Catherine Paradine
Website: www.elsonjunior.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Elson Junior School?: Elson Junior School is a community school in Gosport, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Elson Junior School have?: Elson Junior School has 313 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Elson Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Elson Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).
How does Elson Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Elson Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Elson Junior School?: Elson Junior School is located at Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX.

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