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Hook Junior School is a County Junior School for children aged 7-11 within the Hampshire Local Authority. The Junior School was established in 1987.

In June 2023, Ofsted carried out a two day inspection and for the second time (in consecutive inspections) rated the overall effectiveness of Hook Junior School as 'Outstanding'.

Hook Junior School Ofsted Inspection Report June 2023

Hook Junior School Ofsted Inspection Report March 2017

Location and Catchment Area

Larger than many Junior schools, Hook Junior School serves a popular, large village community in North East Hampshire. The Governors aim to admit all children who live in Hook, children who have attended the neighbouring Infant school and also children beyond the immediate catchment area. Admissions to school are via the Hampshire Local Authority where you can also view our current Admissions Policy.

School Structure

The school is four form entry, with a PNA (Pupil Admission Number) of 120 with pupils divided into sixteen mixed ability classes. There are 30 children in each class. Most children enter in year 3 from Hook Infant School, with which we have very close links and excellent transition arrangements. Once children are assigned a class in year 3 they remain with this class until year 6.

We have a large Hall, a Music Room, and an additional classroom for use with groups of children and whole class teaching. The school sits within extensive grounds incorporating two playgrounds, a large sports field and several ourdoor spaces suitable for a variety of learning activities.

The people who form our school team are highly valued and are our best resource. In additon to our full time teachers, we employ a Deputy Headteacher, two Assistant Headteachers, a Behaviour and Attendance Leader, a SENDCo and Inclusion Leader, a number of Learning Support Assistants, five Business Administration staff, a Library Manager, a Site Manager and a team of Lunchtime Supervisors.

Excellent and Enjoyable Educational Experiences for Every Child

Children are at the centre of everything that we do and their needs come first. We aim to give them the attention they deserve and encourage them to become fulfilled and active citizens prepared for their future beyond our school community and prepared for life in the twenty first century.

We offer a curriculum which encourages and enables all children to achieve their best in academic and non-academic subjects. We aim to develop the skills, confidence and independence children need to be ready to go on to Secondary School with the capacity and capability to become happy, caring adults who contribute fully to the wider community.

We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff, all of whom are valued for their individual and collective contribution to the children’s life at Hook Junior School. Our Governing Body fully supports the school and is actively involved with the staff to drive school improvement. The HSCA (Hook Schools Community Association) work hard to ensure that the school is at the heart of the community and that the community supports them in fundraising to further support our provision for children’s education.

Together we are a committed team, very proud of our school and its achievements.

Admissions

Applications to attend Hook Junior School are made via Hampshire County Council (HCC). The Hampshire County Council admissions website summarises the current stage of the main round and in-year admissions processes, in addition to providing guidance for making an application for a year R, Year 3 and Year 7 school place.

Assessment Results

We offer a curriculum which encourages and enables all children to achieve their best in academic and non-academic subjects.

Our Standard Assessment Test Results are published via the Department of Education school comparison website (school performance comparison).

Results presented here are for the 2021-2022 academic year.

National Curriculum tests report results as 'scaled scores'. In order to meet the expected standard, children must achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their SATs tests. A key indicator in these results is how Hook Junior School compares with the National average.

Average Progress Scores in Reading, Writing and Maths

The measures look at progress at a school level, rather than individual pupils. Progress measures provide you with information to help understand how Hook Junior School is performing and to inform your school choices. School progression scores are explained in detail in a Department of Education guide, Information for Schools and Parents: Primary School Progress Measures.

Reading:

Writing:

0.4

Maths:

105

England Average:

103

One of our fundamental aims is to educate the whole child and to help them be happy, experiencing success and a sense of satisfaction in work well done, thereby increasing their self respect and willingness to persevere.

Once a week our school gathers together for our Certificate Assembly. This is the time when we celebrate the achievements our children have made, either at home or at school, during the previous week.

House Points

Children are awarded house points for good work, good behaviour, effort, achievement or by showing good manners to adults and classmates. Every week, Year 6 ambassadors collect these house points and in celebration assembly the winning 'house' is celebrated.

Star of the week

Every week, one child from each class is selected to be 'star of the week'. This child will have gained the most team points during the week. This child has their photograph displayed in the central area corridor of school, as well as in the admin newsletter.

Celebration Certificates

Each teacher awards one or two certificates during celebration assembly for children who have made extra effort, have shown resilience, resourcefulness, team work or manners. Teachers' can also award creative certificates for all areas of the arts.

Reading Challenge

The golden book award is given to the class with the highest percent of children that have read at home during the week. The class keep the award for one week to celebrate their success.

Reading Raffle

Those children who read regularly each week are rewarded a special reading raffle ticket which goes into a raffle draw that takes place every Friday. The lucky winner gets to choose a book to keep.

Handwriting Distinction

Children are presented with a pen and a certificate for distinction when writing is consistently neat and legible.

Handwriting Excellence

Children are presented with a fountain pen and a certificate for excellence when writing is consistently joined and neat when using pen across all subjects.

Head Teacher's Award

The Headteacher's Award is given for exceptional achievement, behaviour, or effort.

Lunchtime Raffle

Children will be given a raffle ticket if they have demonstrated good behaviour or manners throughout lunchtime. All raffle tickets will be put into a draw at the end of every half term and small prizes are given.