Chalk Ridge Primary School
Basingstoke, RG22 4ER · Hampshire · primary school
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287th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 1.7/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chalk Ridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 283 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are currently below the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Chalk Ridge Primary School
Overview
Chalk Ridge Primary School is described as having a "highly positive culture" where pupils are "very happy to attend" and feel safe. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with clear expectations that foster respect and engagement. While the school is dedicated to high-quality education, leaders recognise that "increasingly precise actions are now required to maintain the school’s recent improvement."
Strengths
- Pupils are "welcoming to visitors" and keenly participate in learning, with early years children being "confident to share their ideas."
- Phonics teaching is "strong," with teachers using expert knowledge to ensure all pupils make "sustained reading progress."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well known" and routinely learn alongside peers.
- The curriculum has been redesigned to clearly identify key knowledge, allowing teachers in most subjects to teach with "precision."
- Children settle quickly into early years provision, which prepares them "very well for their next steps."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff lack the necessary subject knowledge, meaning "pupils’ misconceptions are not always identified and addressed," leaving gaps in knowledge.
- Teaching methods for experienced readers are "not yet fully effective," as pupils do not always have the opportunity to understand new words, slowing vocabulary development.
- The school is "less effective at providing pupils with additional clubs and activities," limiting opportunities for disadvantaged pupils to develop wider talents.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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