Great Binfields Primary School
Basingstoke, RG24 8AJ · Hampshire · primary school
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89th 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 4,123 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Binfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. 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.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Great Binfields Primary School
Overview
Great Binfields Primary School is described as a “welcoming” institution where leaders have created an “inclusive and nurturing environment.” Pupils are “happy” and behave well, demonstrating high levels of consideration and respect for one another. The school provides a broad curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with clear sequencing in subjects such as music and art, enabling pupils to build knowledge confidently.
- Reading is a priority, supported by a “rigorous programme” of phonics and daily reading, ensuring pupils are “supported well to learn to read.”
- Relationships between pupils and staff are “positive,” with pupils feeling safe and knowing how to access help from trusted adults.
- The school fosters personal development by preparing pupils for “life in modern Britain” and raising awareness of diverse cultures and successful people from varied backgrounds.
- Governors work effectively with leaders, sharing “high ambitions for pupils’ achievement” and challenging the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as history, the “essential knowledge that pupils need to learn is not clear,” with too much emphasis on skills rather than knowledge.
- Teachers’ pedagogical knowledge is not consistently strong, meaning activities do not always enable pupils to “transfer knowledge into their long-term memories.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of vigilance” and clear systems to identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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