Binsted Church of England Primary School
Alton, GU34 4NX · Hampshire · primary school
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181st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.8/10 against 3,110 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Binsted Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Eco, Art, and multi-skills clubs, and play netball, hockey, cricket, football, or swim. Year 5 attends an Amery Taster Day, and there is a Silver Birch London trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the multi-skills club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Binsted Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “warm, welcoming and happy” environment where they feel safe and well cared for. The report states that pupils achieve well overall and are polite, with staff demonstrating a “detailed understanding of all pupils.” However, the inspection notes that pupils do not always achieve as highly as they could because they are not consistently taught to connect their knowledge to develop deep subject understanding.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils very well and act quickly if concerns arise, ensuring pupils feel safe and confident.
- The curriculum builds knowledge year-on-year, with a strong focus on developing vocabulary that supports learning across subjects.
- Early reading is prioritised from Reception, resulting in most pupils reading fluently and accurately.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive effective support, enabling them to achieve as well as their peers.
- Governors support leaders well, are mindful of staff workload, and ask challenging questions to understand the impact of leadership actions.
Areas to improve
- The school should teach pupils to connect their learning more effectively so that they deepen their understanding further, as the curriculum is not always delivered to achieve this.
- Assessment tasks should be designed more carefully to check precisely what pupils have been taught, allowing them to demonstrate the full extent of their understanding.
- The school should ensure that reading books are matched precisely to the sounds pupils know, so that all pupils learn to read as quickly as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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