Chawton Church of England Primary School
Alton, GU34 1SG · Hampshire · primary school
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57th 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,508 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chawton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Music provision includes piano, violin, flute, drums, and iRock.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the music curriculum progress from beginner to advanced levels?
What Ofsted said about Chawton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Chawton Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report highlights a school where pupils are “full of compliments” for the “caring environment” and where emotional well-being is prioritised to ensure children are ready to learn. Leaders have successfully overhauled the early years curriculum and enhanced teaching in core subjects, resulting in pupils who are “learning well” and developing strong social bonds.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive community where values such as “love, courage and fellowship” are woven into daily life, fostering kindness and resilience.
- The early years curriculum has been overhauled to focus firmly on essential milestones, while teaching in reading and mathematics has been enhanced through precise phonics instruction and meticulous tracking.
- Staff provide well-targeted support for pupils needing extra help, with “meticulous analysis of gaps” informing bespoke learning plans to help children catch up.
- The school actively broadens pupils’ horizons, teaching them that “difference makes you special” and encouraging awareness of environmental care.
Areas to improve
- The school must keep a close eye on intervention programmes to ensure pupils with gaps in English and mathematics from previous years are catching up.
- Leaders should embed early identification and assessment processes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and upskill all staff to fully meet these pupils’ needs.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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