Cherbourg Primary School
Eastleigh, SO50 5QF · Hampshire · primary school
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212nd 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,390 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cherbourg Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bugs Club, play girls football, basketball, dodgeball, table tennis or hockey, and learn street dance. Year 6 attends a residential trip to Calshot. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the Bugs Club Holiday Club?
What Ofsted said about Cherbourg Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” in a school culture defined by values of “honesty, respect, kindness, resilience and inclusiveness”. Leaders have successfully improved the quality of education, resulting in better pupil achievement and a “strong start” to learning in the early years.
Strengths
- The curriculum in mathematics and English is “clearly and carefully sequenced”, helping pupils build knowledge over time.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with children taught “right from the start of Reception” to become “confident readers”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully integrated” and achieve well alongside their peers.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils speaking “maturely and confidently” about equality and diversity.
- Staff are “well trained” in safeguarding, maintaining a “strong culture of vigilance” to keep children safe.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is “not yet fully embedded” in some subjects, and a few staff lack “strong enough subject knowledge” to deliver it effectively.
- Assessment processes in some foundation subjects are “not well developed”, with leaders needing to precisely identify what pupils must demonstrate to show retained knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with a “tenacious and experienced safeguarding team” that knows pupils well and liaises with external partners to secure support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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