Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Christchurch, BH23 8JH · Hampshire · primary school
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200th 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 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bransgore Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection took place in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 339. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bransgore Church of England Primary School fulfils the ‘Expected standard’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school with a ‘calm and kind atmosphere’ where pupils are ‘proud to be part of this school’. Leaders are actively addressing areas for improvement following a period of ‘leadership turbulence’, ensuring pupils are ‘well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘achieve well’ overall, with strong outcomes in reading and mathematics; disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs ‘progress well from their starting points’.
- Attendance is ‘broadly in line with or above national averages’ due to leaders’ ‘decisive actions’ in tracking absence patterns and addressing barriers.
- Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by ‘positive relationships’ and a ‘culture of care and respect’, resulting in a ‘nurturing environment where pupils can learn with little disruption’.
- Staff provide ‘sensitive support’ and adapt the curriculum effectively, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘access the curriculum successfully’.
- Early years provision is high quality, with staff ‘teaching phonics skilfully’ and prioritising the development of children’s ‘language and communication skills’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘further develop staff expertise in checking and deepening pupils’ understanding’ to address gaps and misconceptions ‘effectively and consistently’.
- Leaders should ‘continue to develop pupils’ writing by embedding their approach to accurate and well-sequenced letter formation and spelling’, as fluency is ‘not yet as well-developed’.
- Leaders need to ‘continue to work purposefully with parents and carers to ensure that whole school priorities are understood’.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an ‘open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility’ and concerns are ‘actively identified, acted upon and managed’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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