How many pupils does Fernhurst Junior School have?

Fernhurst Junior School has 361 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

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

Where is Fernhurst Junior School?

Fernhurst Junior School is located at Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0AG.

Fernhurst Junior School

Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0AG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

361

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Fernhurst Junior School

Fernhurst Junior School is a community school in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 361 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Portsmouth →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 361 / 360 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

36.1%

Free school meals

37%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

11.9%

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)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

9.9%

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.

19.08

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

11.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£46,477

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,235 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.31

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,667

Spend per pupil

£6,510

Income per pupil

53%

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: Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0AG
Phone: 02392735998
Headteacher: Roberta Kirby
Website: www.fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fernhurst Junior School?: Fernhurst Junior School is a community school in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Fernhurst Junior School have?: Fernhurst Junior School has 361 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Fernhurst Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Fernhurst Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Fernhurst Junior School?: Fernhurst Junior School is located at Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0AG.

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