Elson Junior School
URN: 116162 • Gosport PO12 4EX
Overview
- Name
- Elson Junior School
- URN
- 116162
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Penny Shaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392583754
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Exmouth Road, Gosport PO12 4EX
Summary
Elson Junior School is a community primary school located in Gosport, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 313 pupils and a capacity of 330. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos of the school is built around its core values of Compassion, Adaptability, Creativity, Integrity, and Aspiration, which guide the behaviour and learning approach of both staff and students.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare pupils for the next stages of their education. Elson Junior School places a strong emphasis on fostering a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that children not only meet academic expectations but also develop essential life skills. The school actively collaborates with families to support each child’s individual needs, promoting a sense of community and belonging.
Elson Junior School is committed to the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to help them thrive both academically and personally. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and are invited to visit to learn more about the supportive and inspiring environment that Elson provides.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare pupils for the next stages of their education. Elson Junior School places a strong emphasis on fostering a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that children not only meet academic expectations but also develop essential life skills. The school actively collaborates with families to support each child’s individual needs, promoting a sense of community and belonging.
Elson Junior School is committed to the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to help them thrive both academically and personally. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and are invited to visit to learn more about the supportive and inspiring environment that Elson provides.
Useful links
- Information from Governors (governance)
- Governor Details (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- The Wellbeing Allotment (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies and Statutory Documents (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gomer Infant School (71.0)
- Gomer Junior School (64.5)
- Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (62.8)
- King's Academy Gomer (62.7)
- Peel Common Primary School and Nursery (60.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 313 | 166 | 147 | 330 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 319 | 169 | 150 | 330 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 145 | 162 | 330 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 145 | 162 | 330 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 327 | 161 | 166 | 360 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 327 | 164 | 163 | 360 | 13.50 |
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