Cheriton Primary School
Alresford, SO24 0QA · Hampshire · primary school
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178th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| 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.
Cheriton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Outdoor Skills, Gardening, Cookery (KS2) and French clubs, or play Netball (KS2) and Football. Music lessons are available for woodwind, piano and violin. An after-school club is also provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 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 aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Cheriton Primary School
Overview
Cheriton Primary School is described as a "nurturing school" where pupils "flourish academically, socially and emotionally" within a strong community. The report highlights "exemplary" behaviour and a curriculum that has been significantly improved since the previous inspection, resulting in high aspirations for all pupils.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils being polite, respectful, and moving around the school "quietly and calmly."
- The school fosters a "genuine love of reading," with effective support for early readers and those who fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "strong progress" due to skilled teachers who adapt tasks effectively.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils learning about online safety, healthy relationships, and "fundamental British values."
- Governors "challenge the school appropriately" and staff value the support received to manage workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in foundation subjects are "not effective enough" to help teachers understand what pupils know and remember over time.
- The school should ensure assessment strategies are "equally effective across all subjects" so pupils are always ready for the next steps in their learning.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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