Sparsholt Church of England Primary School
Winchester, SO21 2NR · Hampshire · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,720 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the early years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sparsholt Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School is described as a “welcoming and vibrant school” where pupils demonstrate “kindness” and strong friendships across year groups. The report highlights “exemplary” behaviour and an “exceptional” approach to character development, with leaders striving for “continuous improvement” in a nurturing environment.
Strengths
- Pupils show “excellent attitudes to learning” and conduct that strongly reflects the school’s values of “Courage, Compassion and Creativity”.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use “carefully chosen examples” to support understanding, with robust assessment in core subjects.
- The school employs a “rigorous approach to reading,” resulting in “strong reading outcomes” and effective support for struggling pupils.
- Character development is praised as “exceptional,” with pupils acting as “courageous advocates” and engaging in meaningful leadership opportunities.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are “warm and positive,” ensuring pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment does not consistently identify knowledge gaps or revisit previous learning, hindering achievement.
- The school needs to ensure assessment practice across all subjects identifies where understanding is less secure and that staff address this effectively.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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