PrimaryOfsted: Outstanding

Latest inspection December 2023

Harrison Primary School

Fareham

Harrison Road, Fareham, PO16 7EQ, PO16 7EQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Latest inspection: December 2023

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Ofsted

Inspected December 2023

Outstanding

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Inspection summary

Latest inspection · December 2023

Harrison Primary School is a highly ambitious institution where pupils receive a high-quality education and achieve very well across all subjects. The school’s ethos, the 'Harrison Learning Tree', effectively supports both academic and pastoral development from the Reception Year through to Year 6.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • Expertly taught phonics lessons and strong support for pupils who struggle to learn early sounds.
  • Remarkable effort and high levels of self-control shown by well-mannered pupils.
  • Highly inclusive environment where staff know individual needs well, including those with SEND.

Things parents should investigate

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  • Families may wish to explore the 'Harrison Learning Tree' ethos and how it underpins school life.
  • The school's approach to preparing older pupils for the transition to secondary school.
  • How the school supports disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to flourish.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leadership

Leadership is very strong at all levels, with governors and staff working diligently to raise achievement and support professional development.

Inspection highlights

Highly ambitious and effective curriculum
Excellent start to school life
Calm classrooms and orderly corridors
Strong achievement in mathematics

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Achievement

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Attendance

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Absence rate

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School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll615
TownFareham
Local authorityHampshire
CountyHampshire

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