Colden Common Primary School
Eastleigh, SO50 6HW · Hampshire · primary school
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87th 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colden Common Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Minetest Creative Building, Lego Programming, and Cooking, alongside sports including Cricket, Netball, and Archery. Arts options include Choir, Dance Live, and Musical theatre club. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Colden Common Primary School
Overview
Colden Common Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and friendly atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have established a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is thoughtfully organised, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access high-quality learning opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "eager" to learn and "proud of their work," benefiting from a curriculum that encourages them to connect prior knowledge to current learning.
- Staff are "skilled in supporting pupils with SEND," ensuring they achieve as well as they can through "well-considered provision."
- Governors have an "accurate view of the school" and collaborate effectively with leaders to support pupil success.
- There is an "extensive array of clubs" and leadership roles, such as school councillors, which enhance pupil well-being and engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the necessary expertise to "consistently implement the phonics scheme," addressing current variability in teaching reading.
- Pupils’ "depth of knowledge and understanding of different ways of life and equality and diversity" requires further development through deeper debate and questioning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "culture of vigilance" and maintaining "meticulous" record-keeping to ensure pupils receive timely help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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