Buriton Primary School
Petersfield, GU31 5RX · Hampshire · primary school
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45th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 3,328 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buriton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lunchtime Football and Dodgeball Clubs, or participate in Cross Country, Athletics, Cricket, and Tennis. Year 5 and 6 students attend a residential trip to Little Canada. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 5 and 6 residential trip? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Buriton Primary School
Overview
Buriton Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The report highlights a "well-designed and ambitious curriculum" that supports high achievement, particularly in reading and for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils value the "sense of family" and show "high levels of respect" for one another and staff, resulting in calm and orderly behaviour.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to help pupils "gradually build their knowledge over time," with staff providing "timely support" to ensure all learners keep up.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with staff trained to deliver phonics with "precision" and providing books that match pupils’ known sounds.
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" and check pupils’ understanding "diligently," ensuring disadvantaged pupils benefit from wider opportunities.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, creating a culture where staff feel "well supported."
Areas to improve
- In a couple of wider subjects, the "sequencing of key knowledge needs further refinement" to help teachers emphasise key content and ensure pupils remember it.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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
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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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