King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
Stockbridge, SO20 6PN · Hampshire · primary school
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194th 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 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and after-school care called The Dandelions. Pupils participate in sports day, a Christmas Nativity, Easter services, and a Year 5/6 end-of-year production.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 activities are included in the after-school care provision? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
Overview
King’s Somborne Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe due to respectful relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in calm behaviour and pupils who work hard to improve their knowledge and skills. The curriculum is described as broad, interesting, and ambitious, with a strong focus on early reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive and attentive attitudes" and understand that bullying will be stopped by teachers.
- The phonics programme is "structured very clearly," helping children develop fluency, confidence, and a love for reading.
- Teachers make "accurate checks" on pupil knowledge, ensuring secure understanding before moving on to new topics.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, seeking external specialist help when required.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, while pupils benefit from a "rich range of experiences" beyond the taught curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum guidance in some subjects has not yet been enhanced to the same extent as in reading and mathematics, leaving gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Leaders need to continue developing subject leadership so that staff have the expertise and skills to improve their subjects further.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained to spot signs of concern and refer them promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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