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Schools in Fleet

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 25 schools and nurseries
  • 5,424 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Fleet at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Fleet's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries258 primary · 2 secondary · 15 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths62%Attainment 8 53.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary11%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Fleet

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 Fleet primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Fleet

8 mainstream schools in Fleet, best first

Heatherside Junior School

Fleet, GU52 7TH · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
2.6%
Pupils
380
Pupils per teacher
23.6
View school Heatherside Junior School

Velmead Junior School

Fleet, GU52 7LG · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
373
Pupils per teacher
24.1
View school Velmead Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Fleet

2 mainstream schools in Fleet, best first

Court Moor School

Fleet, GU52 7RY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Strong standard or better

Results well above the England average.

218 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.5

England 46.2

Days missed
5.7%
Pupils
1,133
Pupils per teacher
13.6
View school Court Moor School

Calthorpe Park School

Fleet, GU51 5JA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

355 first choices, 336 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,688
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Calthorpe Park School

Nurseries in Fleet

15 in Fleet, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Fleet, 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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Church Crookham Junior School, GoodHeatherside Infant School, Good or betterFleet Infant School, GoodHeatherside Junior School, Good or betterTavistock Infant School, GoodVelmead Junior School, GoodAll Saints Church of England Aided Junior School, GoodCrookham Church of England Aided Infant School, GoodCourt Moor School, Strong standard or betterCalthorpe Park School, GoodFleet Methodist Church Preschool, Strong standard in every areaHeath House Day Nursery, GoodCrookham Sunshines Community Preschool, GoodBright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodStockton House School, OutstandingWentwood House Day Nursery, GoodButtercups Day Nursery Ltd, GoodLittle Monsters Day Nursery, GoodCurious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school, GoodSt Philip And St James Playgroup, GoodLittle Gems Fleet LtdAncells Farm Community Pre-school, GoodTavistock Pre-School, GoodChrist Church Pre-School, OutstandingPumpkin Patch Fleet
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • Not graded yet6
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 Fleet school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Fleet's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Fleet by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Fleet vs England

How good are Fleet's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Fleet

FleetEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 6 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    62%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Fleet in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
62% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Fleet has 25 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Fleet's state schools each January.

Up 5% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Fleet11%

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 Fleet

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 Fleet

How many schools are in Fleet?

Fleet has 25 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 15 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Fleet?

The highest-ranked schools in Fleet on Eduscope are Heatherside Junior School, Court Moor School, Velmead 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.

What percentage of schools in Fleet are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Fleet hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Fleet perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Fleet, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Fleet?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Fleet is 17.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Fleet schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Fleet is 12.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Fleet?

There are 5,424 pupils enrolled across schools in Fleet, with 2,603 in primary and 2,821 in secondary. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Fleet?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in Fleet 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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