Kings Worthy Primary School
Winchester, SO23 7QS · Hampshire · primary school
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40th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,224 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 41% | 3.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Worthy Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 do not reach the expected 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 Kings Worthy Primary School
Overview
Kings Worthy Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "nurturing, caring environment" where pupils are happy and well-behaved. Leaders maintain high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and prioritise positive mental health and emotional well-being. The school fosters a collaborative culture with high staff morale and strong parental support.
Strengths
- Pupils are "calm, focused and engaged in lessons," treating each other with respect and responding politely to adults.
- Leaders have designed a broad curriculum with clear knowledge sequences in subjects like mathematics and art, enabling pupils to "make connections between topics."
- Reading is a priority; children learn phonics from Reception and develop into "confident and fluent readers who enjoy reading."
- The provision for wider development is a strength, with pupils enjoying extra-curricular activities, trips, and opportunities to "showcase their talents."
- Staff well-being is a high priority, with governors ensuring workloads are manageable and maintaining a "caring and collaborative culture."
Areas to improve
- Subject leadership in some foundation subjects is at an "early stage of development," requiring leaders to deepen subject knowledge to support curriculum implementation effectively.
- Teachers’ subject knowledge is not consistently strong across the whole curriculum; leaders need to strengthen this so pupils "know and remember even more" in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance" and clear systems to ensure pupils and families receive prompt help from external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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