Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Hook, RG27 0LX · Hampshire · primary school
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58th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 22.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in day-to-day teaching?
What Ofsted said about Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a ‘thriving school’ characterised by ‘warm and happy relationships’ and an ‘inclusive culture where all pupils feel valued’. Leaders maintain ‘high expectations’ across all areas, fostering a ‘deep love of learning’ and ensuring pupils ‘achieve highly in most areas of the curriculum’. The inspection highlights exceptional personal development and early years provision within a well-led environment.
Strengths
- Personal development is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with pupils becoming ‘well informed and active citizens’ through initiatives like ‘courageous advocacy’.
- Early years provision is ‘exceptional’, with ‘high-quality interactions’ developing children’s curiosity and preparing them well for Year 1.
- The core curriculum in English and mathematics is ‘precisely planned’, with assessment used effectively to support pupils with additional needs.
- Pupils ‘relish the range of diverse literature’ and benefit from ‘highly effective’ phonics provision that unlocks access to new stories.
- Staff are ‘highly motivated’ and appreciate leaders’ consideration of their workload and training opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, essential learning has not been ‘sequenced clearly’, hampering pupils’ long-term recall and application.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is ‘not used consistently well’, meaning future learning does not always address gaps in understanding ‘precisely enough’.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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