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Schools in PO15

A postcode district in Hampshire

  • Postcode district
  • 14 schools and nurseries

In short: PO15 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries146 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in PO15

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All PO15 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in PO15

6 in PO15, best first

Whiteley Primary School

Fareham, PO15 7LA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

113 first choices, 88 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
630
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school Whiteley Primary School

Orchard Lea Junior School

Fareham, PO15 6BJ · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
217
Pupils per teacher
19.0
View school Orchard Lea Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in PO15

1 in PO15, best first

The Henry Cort Community College

Fareham, PO15 6PH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

122 first choices, 188 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
807
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school The Henry Cort Community College

Nurseries in PO15

7 in PO15, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in PO15

1 in PO15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Light Years School

Fareham, PO15 6LL · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Light Years School

Private Schools in PO15

1 in PO15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Light Years School

Fareham, PO15 6LL · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Light Years School
The map

Every school in PO15, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Orchard Lea Infant School, Expected standard or betterOrchard Lea Junior School, GoodThe Henry Cort Community College, Needs attention in 2 areasWhiteley Primary School, OutstandingCornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School, GoodSt Columba CE Primary School, GoodLight Years School, OutstandingWhiteley Pre-School, GoodHappy Faces Pre-School, GoodKiddi Caru Nursery, GoodButtercups Nursery School Ltd, GoodGrowing Places @ Oakmeadow, GoodWhiteley Preschool North, GoodWoodlands Early Learning Ltd, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every PO15 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

PO15 has 14 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in PO15

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about PO15

How many schools are in PO15?

PO15 has 14 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in PO15?

The highest-ranked schools in PO15 on Eduscope are Whiteley Primary School, Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School, Orchard Lea Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in PO15?

There is 1 independent school in PO15, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in PO15?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in PO15 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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