Fernhurst Junior School is a community primary school located in Southsea, Hampshire. It caters to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11 years, with a current enrollment of 361 students, slightly exceeding its capacity of 360. The school serves the local community and is well integrated into the Southsea area. With a diverse student body comprising 169 boys and 192 girls, Fernhurst Junior School demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. The school does not have a religious character and offers free school meals to approximately 38.2% of its students. The Headteacher, Roberta Kirby, leads the school with a focus on fostering a warm, supportive environment for learning. Parents and guardians are encouraged to get involved and engage with the school's ethos and activities.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)