Is St Columba CE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 270th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Columba CE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at St Columba CE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Columba CE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Columba CE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Columba CE Primary School

Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL

Local ranking270th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 89
Boys: 48 (48%)
Girls: 52 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (48% full)
SEND: 34.8%
FSM Eligible: 49.4%
EAL: 10.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.0%
SEN Support: 25.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,618/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Asian Other: 2.3%
Other: 2.3%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Black Other: 1.1%

88.5%

White British

2.3%

Mixed White & Black African

2.3%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01329843226

admin@stcolumba.school

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Tewkesbury Avenue

Fareham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147701
UKPRN: 10085217
Establishment No.: 2058
Trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

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