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Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School is a mainstream primary school in Gosport, Hampshire, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 78 of its 258 pupils (30.2%) were getting SEN support and 15 (5.8%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 7–11
  • 258 pupils
  • Ofsted: Good

Special educational needs here

From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Hampshire.

30.2% get SEN support

78 of 258 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school30.2%
  • England15.4%
  • Hampshire13.8%

Higher than the England average.

5.8% have an EHC plan

15 of 258 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school5.8%
  • England4.1%
  • Hampshire5.2%

Higher than the England average.

Most common needs

  • Moderate learning difficulty50
  • Social, emotional and mental health21
  • Speech, language and communication18

Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.

Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.

School details

Type
Mainstream primary school
Run as
Voluntary controlled school
Ages
7 to 11
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
258 (places for 330)
Headteacher
Mrs C Hope (Executive Headteacher)
Faith
Church of England
Free school meals
41.1% of pupils eligible
Council
Hampshire
School reference (URN)
116334

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO

    If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.

  2. SEN support

    The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.

  3. An EHC needs assessment

    If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hampshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.

  4. Free, independent advice

    Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.

Questions to ask the SENCO

10 questions to tick off as you go

Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.

Ofsted

Rated Good, March 2024

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2024.

  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • SafeguardingEffective

Contact and getting there

Gordon Road, Gosport, PO12 3QF

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School

How many pupils at Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 78 of the 258 pupils (30.2%) were getting SEN support and 15 (5.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.

What are the most common needs at Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (50 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (21 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (18 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School?

The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.

How do I apply for a place at Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Through Hampshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.

Can my child with an EHC plan go to Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School?

You can ask for Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.

Does Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?

Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.

Where is Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Gordon Road, Gosport, PO12 3QF, in Hampshire.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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