East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School
Petersfield, GU32 1NR · Hampshire · primary school
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297th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 3,495 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| 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.
East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play cricket and learn clarinet, guitar, or trumpet. They visit Runways End and Paulton's Park, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 have not yet met the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are the residential and day trips organised for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils are happy and feel staff are ‘on their side’, creating a calm environment where concerns are taken seriously. The school has ‘rapidly improved’ behaviour processes and the quality of education since recent leadership changes, with pupils now finding lessons more engaging. Leaders have a clear vision, and parents appreciate the ethos that combines a ‘friendly and nurturing approach with high expectations’.
Strengths
- Teachers know pupils well and regularly check for knowledge gaps, ensuring misconceptions are addressed and skills build securely.
- Phonics teaching is now ‘precise and consistent’, with targeted support helping pupils build reading fluency and confidence.
- The school is ‘highly inclusive’, with well-trained staff providing effective in-class support so pupils with SEND achieve well.
- Early years provision is ‘highly ambitious’, helping children develop essential skills and communication through turn-taking and sharing.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of trips and activities, including sports and music, which help develop their talents.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully developed; leaders must ensure it ‘precisely identifies the knowledge that pupils need’ to build securely over time.
- Staff implementation of the behaviour policy is inconsistent; the school must ensure all staff have the skills to address interruptions so pupils can learn effectively.
- Pupils’ understanding of equality, diversity, and other faiths is ‘less strong’ and requires strengthening.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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