Owslebury Primary School
Winchester, SO21 1LS · Hampshire · primary school
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272nd 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,494 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Owslebury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). The April 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Sports Crew, receive music lessons, and can access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Sports Crew programme? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Owslebury Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" and foster a "warm and caring" community. While pupils are "happy" and behaviour is "well behaved," historical inconsistencies in teaching have left many with "gaps in their learning." Leaders are actively working to improve attendance and achievement, with current progress showing signs of improvement.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "open culture" for safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Staff teach phonics with "fidelity" and use effective questioning to strengthen pupils' comprehension and vocabulary.
- Pupils demonstrate "warmth and care" towards classmates, with bullying being "very rare."
- The curriculum is "broad and carefully ordered," helping pupils recall learning in subjects like geography with "clarity and enthusiasm."
- Staff provide "high-quality social and emotional support," contributing to a "calm and purposeful learning environment."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure high-quality teaching is "firmly embedded across all year groups" to address historical gaps in knowledge.
- The school needs to continue working with families and agencies to improve pupils’ "levels of attendance over time."
- Teaching must be "precisely matched to pupils' individual pastoral and academic needs" so disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils can "catch up quickly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and ensuring pupils "feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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