Herne Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Petersfield, South East GU31 4BP · Hampshire
#1011 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#5647 of 15,697 nationally
About Herne Junior School
Herne Junior School is a local authority primary located in Petersfield, in the Hampshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1011th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (85th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 437; capacity filled 91%.
There are 14 schools in Petersfield; Herne Junior School ranks 8th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herne Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 437
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Herne Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Churcher's College
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,359 students · 199 m away
Sheet Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
110 students · 891 m away
Petersfield Infant School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
282 students · 937 m away
The Petersfield School
Petersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,401 students · 1.4 km away
Bedales School
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
722 students · 1.8 km away
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students · 1.9 km away
Langrish Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 3.2 km away
Buriton Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students · 3.9 km away
Liss Junior School
Liss · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
176 students · 4.3 km away
Liss Infant School
Liss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
85 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
436 students
Claremont Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
436 students
The Winchcombe School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
Barncroft Primary School
Havant · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
434 students
Park View Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herne Junior School a good school?
Herne Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1011 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herne Junior School rank in South East?
Herne Junior School ranks #1011 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #5647 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herne Junior School?
Herne Junior School had 437 students in 2025.
Is Herne Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Herne Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Herne Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herne Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.