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Schools in Lee-on-the-Solent

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 1,567 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England. 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

Lee-on-the-Solent at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker primary inspections

How Lee-on-the-Solent's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries136 primary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school9%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Lee-on-the-Solent

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 Lee-on-the-Solent primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Lee-on-the-Solent

6 mainstream schools in Lee-on-the-Solent, best first

Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School

Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9DL · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
317
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School

Secondary Schools in Lee-on-the-Solent

0 in Lee-on-the-Solent. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Meoncross School

Po14 2ef · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1653.5

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
313
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meoncross School

Nurseries in Lee-on-the-Solent

6 in Lee-on-the-Solent, highest Ofsted grade first

Private Schools in Lee-on-the-Solent

1 in Lee-on-the-Solent. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Meoncross School

Po14 2ef · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1653.5

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
313
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meoncross School
The map

Every school in Lee-on-the-Solent, 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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Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, GoodCrofton Anne Dale Infant and Pre-School, Expected standard or betterCrofton Hammond Infant School, Expected standard or betterCrofton Hammond Junior School, Requires improvementLee-on-the-Solent Junior School, Expected standard in every areaLee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, Expected standard or betterMeoncross School, InspectedPark Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd, GoodCarisbrooke Pre School, GoodHopscotch Day Nurseries Lee On The Solent, GoodAcorn Pre-School, GoodHopscotch Lee - Beach SchoolHarbourside
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
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.

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What's on offer for each age

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Lee-on-the-Solent vs England

How good are Lee-on-the-Solent'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 Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-SolentEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    9%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

50%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Lee-on-the-Solent in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Lee-on-the-Solent has 13 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Lee-on-the-Solent's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

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.

Lee-on-the-Solent15%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Lee-on-the-Solent

How many schools are in Lee-on-the-Solent?

Lee-on-the-Solent has 13 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Lee-on-the-Solent?

The highest-ranked schools in Lee-on-the-Solent on Eduscope are Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School, Crofton Hammond 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 Lee-on-the-Solent are rated Good or Outstanding?

50% of inspected schools in Lee-on-the-Solent hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Lee-on-the-Solent perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Lee-on-the-Solent, 57% 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 Lee-on-the-Solent?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Lee-on-the-Solent is 21.7:1. 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 Lee-on-the-Solent schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Lee-on-the-Solent is 9.0%. 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 Lee-on-the-Solent?

There are 1,567 pupils enrolled across schools in Lee-on-the-Solent, with 1,567 in primary. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Lee-on-the-Solent?

There is 1 independent school in Lee-on-the-Solent. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Lee-on-the-Solent?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Lee-on-the-Solent 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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