Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School
Andover, SP11 6TY · Hampshire · primary school
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298th 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,851 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%, 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school requires improvement in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the school monitor progress for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and "eager to learn." While early years provision is effective and behaviour is good, the overall quality of education requires improvement because older pupils do not achieve as well as they should in some curriculum areas.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good" behaviour, contributing to a "calm" atmosphere with "exceptionally rare" bullying.
- Early years staff ensure children "achieve well" and are "ready for Year 1" through effective communication with parents.
- The school prioritises reading, with staff trained in "high-quality phonics lessons" and streamlined book schemes.
- Governors are "fully aware" of strengths and challenges, focusing on safeguarding and finances.
- Pupils develop personal spirituality and an understanding of "local and global issues."
Areas to improve
- Teachers lack "sufficiently secure subject and pedagogical knowledge" in the wider curriculum, hindering pupil retention.
- Monitoring of curriculum delivery and early reading is not rigorous enough to ensure all pupils catch up or succeed.
- Governors are not rigorous enough in checking the "quality of education across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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