Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Brockenhurst, SO42 7RX · Hampshire · primary school
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56th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Worship Ambassadors, and Eco Committee, and take part in the daily mile. Music lessons cover piano, guitar, drums, brass instruments, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Year 6 pupils attend a residential trip to Swanage. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various music instruments allocated among the pupils?
What Ofsted said about Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Overview
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School continues to be a “good school” following an ungraded inspection. The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils are “curious and enjoy learning,” supported by staff who prioritise well-being and maintain high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “beautiful manners” and are “kind and tolerant,” with bullying not being a concern.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is “ambitious and interesting,” allowing pupils to “build knowledge progressively.”
- A new phonics programme is delivered effectively, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, “learn to read well.”
- The pre-school provides a “vibrant atmosphere” where children make an “excellent start to their education.”
- Staff workload is managed carefully, and employees “feel valued in their work.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the curriculum in some subjects and Reception to “precisely identify and sequence the detailed knowledge” pupils should learn.
- Teachers need to consistently check what pupils remember long-term to “address gaps in knowledge” and ensure secure understanding across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff being “very well trained” and “highly competent at identifying signs of harm.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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