Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School
Liphook, GU30 7QE · Hampshire · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.5/10 against 4,089 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
Since the inspection is recent, can you share the specific area grades from the January 2026 report? How does the school support pupils who did not reach the higher standard in their most recent assessments?
What Ofsted said about Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School
Overview
The inspection found that the school provides an exceptional level of education, with leaders and governors demonstrating a "highly focused" commitment to continuous improvement. Pupils benefit from a "coherent" curriculum and "warm and supportive" relationships, resulting in high achievement and wellbeing. The report highlights a culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility" and staff are "respected and treated fairly."
Strengths
- Pupils are "extremely well prepared for their next steps" due to a secure foundation in core skills like handwriting and spelling.
- Attendance is "consistently above national averages," supported by "trusting relationships" with families and swift responses to concerns.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, coherent and securely embedded," with "innovative approaches" such as pupil-led science projects enhancing learning.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s vision, with "robust systems" ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the full curriculum confidently.
- Leaders share their expertise with other schools and host a local foodbank, demonstrating "ambition and outward-looking practice."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "develop exceptionally high standards across the curriculum" to create a "transformational impact on pupils’ outcomes," particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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