Bentley Church of England Primary School
Farnham, GU10 5JP · Hampshire · primary school
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121st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bentley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Wild Adventures, Judo, Boppin, Choir, Computing, Lego Club, Arts and Crafts, and Homework clubs. Sports include Gymnastics, Football, Rugby Club, and Fun Fitness Club. Arts and music options feature Dance Club, Doodle Club, Stop Motion Club, Chess Club, Cook Stars, Ketsy Magic Club, Fun Science Club, and iRock. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific areas did the January 2026 Ofsted inspection
What Ofsted said about Bentley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bentley Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "welcoming and polite" and feel "safe, supported and well cared for." The report highlights that pupils generally achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, and benefit from a strong sense of community. However, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in teaching quality and attendance issues for some pupils that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "secure early reading skills" and typically achieve well in national tests for reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "strength of the school," with staff identifying needs early and using effective interventions.
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils show "impeccable manners," kindness, and respect for others.
- Leaders have designed a "broad curriculum" that helps pupils make clear connections between prior and new learning, particularly in subjects like art.
- Staff build "positive and caring relationships" with children in the early years, helping them feel confident and prepared for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers check pupils’ spelling and letter formation "more systematically" to address persistent errors and misconceptions in writing.
- Leaders need to "secure rapid improvement" in attendance for a small number of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, who face barriers to regular attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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