Pennington Church of England Primary School
Lymington, SO41 8HX · Hampshire · primary school
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262nd 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,144 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pennington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into consistent daily progress for every child?
What Ofsted said about Pennington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils love attending this welcoming school, where a shared culture of high expectations permeates throughout. The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, behave well, and strive to be ‘the best that they can be’. Leaders and staff are highly reflective and work closely to continue improving the school’s provision.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with precisely identified content in many subjects, particularly English and mathematics, allowing teachers to quickly correct mistakes.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength, with a ‘robust system’ in place to identify and meet individual needs.
- The school prioritises reading, using a ‘well-structured approach’ to help pupils develop phonics knowledge and catch up quickly if needed.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, are polite and respectful, and take pride in volunteering for roles such as eco- and peer-mentor teams.
- Staff feel ‘valued, respected and supported’ to do their jobs well, contributing to a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as design and technology and physical education, ‘important subject-specific end-points are not identified precisely enough’, leaving teachers unclear on what knowledge pupils must secure before moving on.
- Teachers sometimes do not use the most effective strategies or design tasks that enable pupils to learn the intended curriculum effectively; the school needs to improve teachers’ subject and teaching knowledge across the whole curriculum.
Safeguarding
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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