Selborne Church of England Primary School
Alton, GU34 3JA · Hampshire · primary school
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152nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Selborne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art Box, Crochet Club, choir, recorders, band, and Eco meetings, alongside Multi Sports, Football, and Dance Club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all interested pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Selborne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Selborne Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in an inclusive and vibrant community. The report highlights that staff are "kind and firm," fostering high expectations for behaviour and hard work, while parents "wholeheartedly praise" the school’s strengthened educational offer.
Strengths
- Pupils are known as individuals from the pre-school stage, with "respect" serving as the backbone of the school culture.
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and logically sequenced," helping pupils incrementally build knowledge, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a "very high priority," with staff described as "experts at teaching reading and phonics" who effectively support all learners.
- Teachers in subjects like mathematics possess "strong subject knowledge" and adeptly check understanding to address misconceptions.
- Pupils benefit from a rich extra-curricular offer, including choir, band, sports clubs, and exciting enrichment activities such as museum visits.
Areas to improve
- In a couple of subjects, the curriculum lacks the "same degree of precision" as the strongest subjects, and staff subject knowledge is less strong.
- Expectations of pupils’ work in these less established subjects are lower, meaning pupils "could do even better"; leaders must ensure all subjects are designed with equal precision and staff are trained to deliver them to an equally high standard.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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