Hambledon Primary School
Waterlooville, PO7 4RT · Hampshire · primary school
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14th 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 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hambledon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its current pupil numbers relative to its capacity?
What Ofsted said about Hambledon Primary School
Overview
Hambledon Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils “bubble over with enthusiasm” and feel safe. The report highlights a broad curriculum, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and strong personal development. However, the school must address inconsistencies in teaching strategies and reduce persistent absence to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” highly tolerant of difference, and actively contribute to the community through activities like teaching sign language.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with important knowledge sequenced logically in most subjects, and teachers use information “expertly” to support pupils with SEND.
- Reading provision is strong, with a chosen phonics programme enabling pupils to read with “confidence and fluency” and targeted support for those at risk.
- Leaders and governors are “determined to continue to improve,” holding the school to account effectively and ensuring staff receive necessary training.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ pedagogical knowledge is “not consistently strong,” meaning some strategies and work do not enable pupils to learn as well as they could; the school must improve subject and pedagogical knowledge.
- Persistent absence remains an issue, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, causing gaps in understanding; the school needs to reduce this absence more quickly.
- The sequencing of important knowledge in the early years curriculum is incomplete and “needs to be finished.”
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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