Cliddesden Primary School
Basingstoke, RG25 2QU · Hampshire · primary school
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159th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cliddesden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 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 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are offered within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the bottom 10% of the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Cliddesden Primary School
Overview
Cliddesden Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders acting quickly to address areas for development since taking up their interim roles. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe, happy, and well supported, particularly in early reading and personal development. While most aspects of the school’s work are effective, leaders are actively working to improve attendance for some groups and refine teaching strategies to ensure consistent progress.
Strengths
- Pupils’ achievement in reading and phonics is "well established," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs reading unfamiliar texts with "confidence and curiosity."
- The curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," and pupils are "enthusiastic about their learning," making links across subjects.
- Inclusion systems are "well established," with staff using precise adaptations and timely interventions to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate a "clear sense of belonging," interacting respectfully and showing maturity in discussing their mental health and safety.
- Leaders have an "accurate view of the school’s performance" and are taking "appropriate action at pace" to address shortcomings.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should check pupils’ understanding "consistently across the curriculum" to address misconceptions and fill gaps in knowledge more quickly.
- Leaders must ensure systems to monitor and improve attendance are "robust," particularly for disadvantaged pupils where attendance is not yet meeting expectations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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