Situated between Portsmouth and Waterlooville
in Hampshire, Purbrook Junior School is a community school
maintained by Hampshire County Council.
There are currently 384 children
on roll aged 7 - 11 years.
The staff of the school form a friendly,
committed and hard working team.
The school is held in very high esteem
by the local community and is regularly oversubscribed.
The Ofsted report in April 2008 noted
that...
"This is a good school because leadership
and management are outstanding... Pupils progress well
because teaching and learning is good ...the personal
development and well-being of pupils are outstanding
...their behaviour is exemplary. They enjoy school,
work hard and want to do well in their studies ...the
curriculum is outstanding and is of high quality...
Care, guidance and support is outstanding. Pupils feel
safe and happy"
and concluded...
"The strong leadership, attention to professional
development, and good practice, as well as the sharing
of strategic roles and responsibilities are reasons why
this school is so successful and popular with parents."
